Hazen High School is a public high school located in Hazen, North Dakota. It currently serves 169 students and is a part of the Hazen Public Schools system. The official school colors are green and white and the athletic teams are known as The Bison.
Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Hazen High School ranks in the top 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 60-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hazen High School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1885
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Hazen High School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazen High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazen High School's ranking?
Hazen High School is ranked #168 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Hazen High School often compared to?
Hazen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beulah 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 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazen High School?
The graduation rate of Hazen High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hazen High School?
166 students attend Hazen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hazen High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazen High School?
Hazen High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hazen High School offer ?
Hazen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hazen High School part of?
Hazen High School is part of Hazen 3 School District.
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