Serving 300 students in grades 7-12, Rugby High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rugby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rugby High School's student population of 300 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rugby High School ranks within the top 10% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rugby High School is 0.15, 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
#27 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rugby High School's ranking?
Rugby High School is ranked #27 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rugby High School?
The graduation rate of Rugby High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rugby High School?
300 students attend Rugby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rugby High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rugby High School?
Rugby High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rugby High School offer ?
Rugby High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rugby High School part of?
Rugby High School is part of Rugby 5 School District.
School Reviews
2 2/28/2012
Not the best teachers...my child struggled and there are no resourses and no one wants to help...teachers teach at a college level,,many parents complain!!!but nothing is done...
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