Serving 67 students in grades 7-12, Lakota 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakota High School's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakota High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakota High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakota High School's ranking?
Lakota High School is ranked #240 out of 461 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakota High School?
The graduation rate of Lakota High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lakota High School?
67 students attend Lakota High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lakota High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakota High School?
Lakota High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakota High School offer ?
Lakota High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakota High School part of?
Lakota High School is part of Lakota 66 School District.
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