Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, Tappen 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 41% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tappen High School?
The graduation rate of Tappen High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Tappen High School?
15 students attend Tappen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tappen High School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tappen High School?
Tappen High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tappen High School offer ?
Tappen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tappen High School part of?
Tappen High School is part of Kidder County 1 School District.
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