Williston High School (Closed 2021)

4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#413 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
13%
6%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
69%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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78%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Williston High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Williston 1 School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williston High School's ranking?
Williston High School is ranked #413 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
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 equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williston High School offer ?
Williston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williston High School part of?
Williston High School is part of Williston 1 School District.

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