Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Minnewaukan 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% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewaukan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Minnewaukan High School's student population of 64 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Minnewaukan 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 Minnewaukan High School is 0.15, 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
#437 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
92%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%

Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
71%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
60-79%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnewaukan High School's ranking?
Minnewaukan High School is ranked #437 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Minnewaukan High School often compared to?
Minnewaukan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warwick High School, Four Winds Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnewaukan High School?
The graduation rate of Minnewaukan High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Minnewaukan High School?
64 students attend Minnewaukan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Minnewaukan High School students are American Indian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnewaukan High School?
Minnewaukan High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Minnewaukan High School offer ?
Minnewaukan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnewaukan High School part of?
Minnewaukan High School is part of Minnewaukan 5 School District.
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