Serving 23 students in grades 7-12, Sawyer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
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 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawyer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sawyer High School's student population of 23 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sawyer High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
22%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
9%
5%
White
65%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sawyer High School?
The graduation rate of Sawyer High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sawyer High School?
23 students attend Sawyer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sawyer High School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawyer High School?
Sawyer High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sawyer High School offer ?
Sawyer High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sawyer High School part of?
Sawyer High School is part of Sawyer 16 School District.
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