Serving 75 students in grades 7-12, Drake 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Drake High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Drake, ND, encompassing approximately 438.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 19.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drake High School's student population of 75 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day
School Rankings
Drake 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 Drake High School is 0.08, 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
#275 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drake High School's ranking?
Drake High School is ranked #275 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Drake High School often compared to?
Drake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tgu-granville High School, Tgu-towner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Drake High School?
The graduation rate of Drake High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Drake High School?
75 students attend Drake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Drake High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drake High School?
Drake High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Drake High School offer ?
Drake High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Drake High School part of?
Drake High School is part of Drake 57 School District.
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