Hettinger High School

209 S 8th Street
Hettinger, ND 58639
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 123 students in grades 7-12, Hettinger High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hettinger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Hettinger High School's student population of 123 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Hettinger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hettinger High School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#237 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
39%
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50-59%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
6%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
88%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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≥50%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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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 Hettinger High School's ranking?
Hettinger High School is ranked #237 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hettinger High School?
The graduation rate of Hettinger High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hettinger High School?
123 students attend Hettinger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hettinger High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hettinger High School?
Hettinger High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hettinger High School offer ?
Hettinger High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hettinger High School part of?
Hettinger High School is part of Hettinger 13 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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