Serving 1,263 students in grades 9-12, Williston 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 was 16% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
7%
5%
White
69%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)78%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted20.8%
16.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williston 1 School District
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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williston High School?
The graduation rate of Williston High School is 78%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Williston High School?
1,263 students attend Williston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Williston High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williston High School?
Williston High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Williston High School offer ?
Williston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williston High School part of?
Williston High School is part of Williston 1 School District.
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