Turtle Mountain High School serves 554 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Science Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Turtle Mountain High School's student population of 554 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turtle Mountain High School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
100%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turtle Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Turtle Mountain High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Turtle Mountain High School?
554 students attend Turtle Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Turtle Mountain High School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Mountain High School?
Turtle Mountain High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turtle Mountain High School offer ?
Turtle Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Turtle Mountain High School part of?
Turtle Mountain High School is part of Turtle Mountain High School District.
School Reviews
5 12/13/2013
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