Serving 188 students in grades 6-12, Cavalier High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cavalier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cavalier High School's student population of 188 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cavalier High School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cavalier High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cavalier High School's ranking?
Cavalier High School is ranked #60 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cavalier High School?
The graduation rate of Cavalier High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cavalier High School?
188 students attend Cavalier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cavalier High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cavalier High School?
Cavalier High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cavalier High School offer ?
Cavalier High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cavalier High School part of?
Cavalier High School is part of Cavalier 6 School District.
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