Serving 87 students in grades 7-12, Wishek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wishek High School's student population of 87 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wishek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wishek High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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 is Wishek High School's ranking?
Wishek High School is ranked #320 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wishek High School?
The graduation rate of Wishek High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wishek High School?
87 students attend Wishek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wishek High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wishek High School?
Wishek High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wishek High School offer ?
Wishek High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wishek High School part of?
Wishek High School is part of Wishek 19 School District.
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