Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, North Border-walhalla 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 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% 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-walhalla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
North Border-walhalla High School's student population of 65 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Border-walhalla 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-walhalla High School is 0.22, 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
#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
7:1
11:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Border-walhalla High School's ranking?
North Border-walhalla 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-walhalla High School?
The graduation rate of North Border-walhalla High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend North Border-walhalla High School?
65 students attend North Border-walhalla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Border-walhalla High School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Border-walhalla High School?
North Border-walhalla High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Border-walhalla High School offer ?
North Border-walhalla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Border-walhalla High School part of?
North Border-walhalla High School is part of North Border 100 School District.
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