Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, Turtle Mountain Community 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 6-9% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Mountain Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Turtle Mountain Community High School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turtle Mountain Community 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 Turtle Mountain Community High School is 0.11, 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
#443 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
94%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Mountain Community High School's ranking?
Turtle Mountain Community High School is ranked #443 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Turtle Mountain Community High School often compared to?
Turtle Mountain Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunseith High School, Mt Pleasant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turtle Mountain Community High School?
The graduation rate of Turtle Mountain Community High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Turtle Mountain Community High School?
556 students attend Turtle Mountain Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Turtle Mountain Community High School students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Mountain Community High School?
Turtle Mountain Community High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turtle Mountain Community High School offer ?
Turtle Mountain Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Turtle Mountain Community High School part of?
Turtle Mountain Community High School is part of Belcourt 7 School District.
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