Serving 35 students in grades 7-12, Newburg-united 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Newburg-United High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Newburg, ND, covering approximately 381.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newburg-united High School's student population of 35 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Soar like an eagle
School Rankings
Newburg-united 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 Newburg-united High School is 0.27, 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
#318 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)
40-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
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 Newburg-united High School's ranking?
Newburg-united High School is ranked #318 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newburg-united High School?
The graduation rate of Newburg-united High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Newburg-united High School?
35 students attend Newburg-united High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Newburg-united High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newburg-united High School?
Newburg-united High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Newburg-united High School offer ?
Newburg-united High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newburg-united High School part of?
Newburg-united High School is part of Newburg-United 54 School District.
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