Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, Minnewaukan 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minnewaukan High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Minnewaukan, ND, encompassing approximately 190.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnewaukan High School's student population of 71 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
71 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minnewaukan 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 Minnewaukan High School is 0.13, 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
#430 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
93%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
White
6%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-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 Minnewaukan High School's ranking?
Minnewaukan High School is ranked #430 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Minnewaukan High School often compared to?
Minnewaukan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Four Winds Community High School, Warwick High School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnewaukan High School?
The graduation rate of Minnewaukan High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Minnewaukan High School?
71 students attend Minnewaukan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Minnewaukan High School students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnewaukan High School?
Minnewaukan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Minnewaukan High School offer ?
Minnewaukan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Minnewaukan High School part of?
Minnewaukan High School is part of Minnewaukan 5 School District.
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