Serving 127 students in grades 7-12, Richland Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richland Junior-senior High School's student population of 127 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Richland Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Junior-senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Richland Junior-senior High School is ranked #52 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Richland Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Richland Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beach High School, Hebron High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Richland Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Richland Junior-senior High School?
127 students attend Richland Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Richland Junior-senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Junior-senior High School?
Richland Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richland Junior-senior High School offer ?
Richland Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richland Junior-senior High School part of?
Richland Junior-senior High School is part of Richland 44 School District.
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