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Des Lacs-burlington High School

317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733

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Tel: (701) 725-4334

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Des Lacs-burlington High School serves 307 students in grades 7-12.

Des Lacs-burlington High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 10% in ND)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Des Lacs-burlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

Des Lacs-burlington High School's student population of 307 students has grown by 71% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

307 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Des Lacs-burlington High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Des Lacs-burlington High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (ND)

Overall Testing Rank

#62 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Des Lacs-burlington High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Des Lacs-burlington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Des Lacs-burlington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Des Lacs-burlington High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

11%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

91%

73%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Des Lacs-burlington High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.45

This chart display the diversity score of Des Lacs-burlington High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Des Lacs-burlington High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Des Lacs-burlington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

United 7 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Des Lacs-burlington High School's ranking?

Des Lacs-burlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).

What is the graduation rate of Des Lacs-burlington High School?

The graduation rate of Des Lacs-burlington High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 86%.

How many students attend Des Lacs-burlington High School?

307 students attend Des Lacs-burlington High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Des Lacs-burlington High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Des Lacs-burlington High School?

Des Lacs-burlington High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.

What grades does Des Lacs-burlington High School offer ?

Des Lacs-burlington High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Des Lacs-burlington High School part of?

Des Lacs-burlington High School is part of United 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education