Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Eight Mile 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: EIGHT MILE HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Trenton, ND, encompassing approximately 91.6 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 11 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eight Mile High School's student population of 105 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eight Mile 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 Eight Mile High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#420 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
44%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 1990–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
White
41%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Eight Mile High School's ranking?
Eight Mile High School is ranked #420 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eight Mile High School?
The graduation rate of Eight Mile High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Eight Mile High School?
105 students attend Eight Mile High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Eight Mile High School students are American Indian, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eight Mile High School?
Eight Mile High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Eight Mile High School offer ?
Eight Mile High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eight Mile High School part of?
Eight Mile High School is part of Eight Mile 6 School District.
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