Serving 26 students in grades 7-12, Newburg-united 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newburg-united High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newburg-united High School's student population of 26 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newburg-united 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 Newburg-united High School is 0.39, 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
#315 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newburg-united High School's ranking?
Newburg-united High School is ranked #315 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newburg-united High School?
The graduation rate of Newburg-united High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Newburg-united High School?
26 students attend Newburg-united High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Newburg-united High School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newburg-united High School?
Newburg-united High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newburg-united High School offer ?
Newburg-united High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newburg-united High School part of?
Newburg-united High School is part of Newburg-United 54 School District.
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