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#392 of 451 schools in ND

Devils Lake High School

High School · Devils Lake 1 · Devils Lake, ND

A Devils Lake 1 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1601 College Drive N, Devils Lake, ND 58301

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 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
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation16.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$14,229
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Devils Lake High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

34.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Devils Lake 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$58,688

Median home value

$205,200

Median rent

$682/mo

College educated

27%

Homeownership

55.7%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.3% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·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.

Devils Lake 1

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$14,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Devils Lake High School is listed in DEVILS LAKE 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Devils Lake High School

Devils Lake High School is a public high school in Devils Lake, ND, part of Devils Lake 1, serving approximately 539 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Devils Lake High School

What grades does Devils Lake High School serve?

Devils Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Devils Lake High School?

Devils Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Devils Lake High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Devils Lake High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Devils Lake High School rank in ND?

Devils Lake High School ranks #392 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Devils Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Devils Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Devils Lake High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Devils Lake High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Devils Lake High School a charter school?

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

Is Devils Lake High School a Title I school?

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

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

34.3% of students at Devils Lake 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 58301)
10,046
Area median age
39.4
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 58301; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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