Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Four Winds Community 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than 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 99% 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: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Four Winds Community High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fort Totten, ND, covering approximately 39.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Four Winds Community High School's student population of 159 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Home of the Indians
School Rankings
Four Winds Community 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 Four Winds Community High School is 0.02, 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
#444 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
99%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
70%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Indigo and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Four Winds Community High School's ranking?
Four Winds Community High School is ranked #444 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Four Winds Community High School often compared to?
Four Winds Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnewaukan High School, Warwick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Four Winds Community High School?
The graduation rate of Four Winds Community High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Four Winds Community High School?
159 students attend Four Winds Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Four Winds Community High School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Four Winds Community High School?
Four Winds Community High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Four Winds Community High School offer ?
Four Winds Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Four Winds Community High School part of?
Four Winds Community High School is part of FT Totten 30 School District.
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