Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Tgu-towner 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 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: TGU-Towner High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Towner, ND, encompassing an area of approximately 1,053.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 20.6 miles to the zone edge and the furthest edge reaching up to 32.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tgu-towner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Tgu-towner High School's student population of 75 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating opportunities for individual student needs
School Rankings
Tgu-towner High School ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tgu-towner High School is 0.15, 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
#100 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tgu-towner High School's ranking?
Tgu-towner High School is ranked #100 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Tgu-towner High School often compared to?
Tgu-towner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tgu-granville High School, Drake High School by visitors of our site.
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 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tgu-towner High School?
The graduation rate of Tgu-towner High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Tgu-towner High School?
75 students attend Tgu-towner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tgu-towner High School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tgu-towner High School?
Tgu-towner High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Tgu-towner High School offer ?
Tgu-towner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tgu-towner High School part of?
Tgu-towner High School is part of TGU 60 School District.
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