Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, North Border-pembina High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than 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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Border-pembina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Border-pembina High School's student population of 39 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Border-pembina High School ranks within the top 30% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Border-pembina High School is 0.32, 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
#94 out of 461 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
8%
5%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 North Border-pembina High School's ranking?
North Border-pembina High School is ranked #94 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Border-pembina High School?
The graduation rate of North Border-pembina High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Border-pembina High School?
39 students attend North Border-pembina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Border-pembina High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Border-pembina High School?
North Border-pembina High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Border-pembina High School offer ?
North Border-pembina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Border-pembina High School part of?
North Border-pembina High School is part of North Border 100 School District.
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