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#175 of 451 schools in ND

Top 39% in state

Beach High School

High School · Beach 3 · Beach, ND

A Beach 3 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 368, Beach, ND 58621

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$20,767
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Students at Beach High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beach High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,313

Median home value

$120,800

Median rent

$867/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Beach 3

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beach High School is listed in BEACH 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beach High School

Beach High School is a public high school in Beach, ND, part of Beach 3, serving approximately 142 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Beach High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Beach High School is part of the Beach Public School District #3 in North Dakota, which is a fully accredited district 1. The district operates two buildings: Lincoln Elementary School for students in PreK-6 and Beach High School for students in grades 7-12 1. Each building serves approximately 130 students 1. The district employs nearly 126 full-time or part-time staff members 1. Reported statistics for the district include a 77% graduation rate, a 93% attendance rate, and a 9:1 student-teacher ratio 1. Beach High School fields 12 sports teams 1. The district's mission is to provide educational opportunities to empower students to develop their academic, physical, social, personal, creative, and career potential 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.beach.k12.nd.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beach High School

What grades does Beach High School serve?

Beach High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Beach High School?

Beach High School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beach High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beach High School rank in ND?

Beach High School ranks #175 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Beach High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beach High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beach High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beach High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Beach High School a charter school?

No, Beach High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beach High School a Title I school?

No, Beach High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beach High School?

35.2% of students at Beach High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
142
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Golden Valley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 58621)
1,203
Area median age
45.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58621; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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