Burke Central High School vs. Powers Lake High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Burke Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
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Overview
Serving 39 students in grades 7-12, Burke Central 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Powers Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
39 students
65 students
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 459 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#107 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
<50%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
5
-
Grade 8 Students
10
-
Grade 9 Students
9
14
Grade 10 Students
4
17
Grade 11 Students
6
19
Grade 12 Students
5
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
n/a
n/a
% White
85%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.27
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
