For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 494 students in Hillsboro 9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Hillsboro 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
3 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
494 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsboro 9 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.6%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 1990–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% White
87%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,662 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,225 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,662
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,225
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hillsboro 9 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spruce Lane Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15750 6th St Se
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 4th St Se
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 4th St Ne
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District manages 3 public schools serving 494 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District is ranked #82 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro 9 School District?
87% of Hillsboro 9 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Hillsboro 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,225 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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