Serving 73 students in grades 7-12, Max 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Max High School's student population of 73 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Max 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 Max 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
#369 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
79%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Max High School's ranking?
Max High School is ranked #369 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?
30-39% 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 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Max High School?
The graduation rate of Max High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Max High School?
73 students attend Max High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Max High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Max High School?
Max High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Max High School offer ?
Max High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Max High School part of?
Max High School is part of Max 50 School District.
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