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#293 of 451 schools in ND

Divide County High School

High School · Divide County 1 · Crosby, ND

A Divide County 1 high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box G, Crosby, ND 58730

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation6.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$18,812
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Divide County High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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

23%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Divide County 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$81,711

Median home value

$153,300

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.6% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 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.

Divide County 1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Divide County High School is listed in DIVIDE COUNTY 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Divide County High School

Divide County High School is a public high school in Crosby, ND, part of Divide County 1, serving approximately 152 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Divide County High School

What grades does Divide County High School serve?

Divide County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Divide County High School?

Divide County High School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Divide County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Divide County High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Divide County High School rank in ND?

Divide County High School ranks #293 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Divide County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Divide County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Divide County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Divide County High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Divide County High School a charter school?

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

Is Divide County High School a Title I school?

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

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

23.0% of students at Divide County 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
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Divide County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 58730)
1,369
Area median age
50.1
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 58730; 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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