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Dunseith 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in Dunseith 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Dunseith 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
547 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Dunseith 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.48
# American Indian Students
537 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
98%
11%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
6,529 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
n/a
86,623 Students
% White Students
n/a
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
29
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,596 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,521 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,596
$17,615
Spending / Student
$23,521
$17,617
Best Dunseith 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunseith High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 3rd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Dunseith Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 547 students.
What is the rank of Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District is ranked #167 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunseith 1 School District?
98% of Dunseith 1 School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Dunseith 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,521 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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