Serving 139 students in grades 7-12, Richardton-taylor 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richardton-Taylor High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Richardton, ND, covering approximately 527.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.6 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 21.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richardton-taylor High School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
139 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Richardton-taylor 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 Richardton-taylor High School is 0.24, 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
#363 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
American Indian
1%
11%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
87%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richardton-taylor High School's ranking?
Richardton-taylor High School is ranked #363 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richardton-taylor High School?
The graduation rate of Richardton-taylor High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Richardton-taylor High School?
139 students attend Richardton-taylor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Richardton-taylor High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richardton-taylor High School?
Richardton-taylor High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Richardton-taylor High School offer ?
Richardton-taylor High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richardton-taylor High School part of?
Richardton-taylor High School is part of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District.
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