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Dunseith 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 514 students in Dunseith 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Dunseith 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
514 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunseith 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.5%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.50
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
98%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
70%
Showing 2008–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,765 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,216 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$38,765
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,216
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dunseith 1 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunseith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Dunseith High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 3rd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 514 students.
What is the rank of Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District is ranked #163 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunseith 1 School District?
98% of Dunseith 1 School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Dunseith 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,216 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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