Serving 73 students in grades 7-12, Milnor High School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milnor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Milnor High School's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Milnor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milnor High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
11%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
3%
7%

Black
1%
5%

White
95%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milnor High School's ranking?
Milnor High School is ranked #217 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milnor High School?
The graduation rate of Milnor High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Milnor High School?
73 students attend Milnor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Milnor High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milnor High School?
Milnor High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Milnor High School offer ?
Milnor High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Milnor High School part of?
Milnor High School is part of Milnor 2 School District.
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