Devils Lake High School is a public high school located in Devils Lake, North Dakota. It is part of the Devils Lake Public Schools system. The athletic teams are known as the Firebirds. The principal is Ryan Hanson. The district serves Devils Lake and Crary.
Serving 552 students in grades 9-12, Devils Lake 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Devils Lake High School's student population of 552 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
552 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to succeed.
School Rankings
Devils Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Devils Lake High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
25%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devils Lake High School's ranking?
Devils Lake High School is ranked #413 out of 449 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Devils Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Devils Lake High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Devils Lake High School?
552 students attend Devils Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Devils Lake High School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Devils Lake High School?
Devils Lake High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Devils Lake High School offer ?
Devils Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Devils Lake High School part of?
Devils Lake High School is part of Devils Lake 1 School District.
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