Serving 63 students in grades 7-12, Max High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MAX HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Max, ND, covering approximately 340.1 square miles. The zone typically requires a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Max High School's student population of 63 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
63 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Max 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 Max High School is 0.26, 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
#320 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
≥50%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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 Max High School's ranking?
Max High School is ranked #320 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Max High School often compared to?
Max High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Underwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Max High School?
The graduation rate of Max High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Max High School?
63 students attend Max High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Max High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Max High School?
Max High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Max High School offer ?
Max High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Max High School part of?
Max High School is part of Max 50 School District.
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