Serving 98 students in grades 7-12, Underwood 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 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Underwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Underwood High School's student population of 98 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Underwood 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 Underwood High School is 0.12, 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
#376 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underwood High School's ranking?
Underwood High School is ranked #376 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Underwood High School often compared to?
Underwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn High School, Turtle Lake-mercer High School, Max High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Underwood High School?
The graduation rate of Underwood High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Underwood High School?
98 students attend Underwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Underwood High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood High School?
Underwood High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Underwood High School offer ?
Underwood High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Underwood High School part of?
Underwood High School is part of Underwood 8 School District.
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