Serving 193 students in grades 7-12, Larimore 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Larimore High School's student population of 193 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Larimore 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 Larimore High School is 0.37, 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
#317 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
79%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larimore High School's ranking?
Larimore High School is ranked #317 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Larimore High School?
The graduation rate of Larimore High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Larimore High School?
193 students attend Larimore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Larimore High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larimore High School?
Larimore High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Larimore High School offer ?
Larimore High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Larimore High School part of?
Larimore High School is part of Larimore 44 School District.
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