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Dunseith High School

High School · Dunseith 1 · Dunseith, ND

A Dunseith 1 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 789, Dunseith, ND 58329

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$23,318
Chronic Absenteeism65.8%

Students at Dunseith High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dunseith 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low157/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$51,283

Median home value

$84,800

Median rent

$410/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

31.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·24 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.

Dunseith 1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$23,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunseith High School is listed in DUNSEITH 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunseith High School

Dunseith High School is a public high school in Dunseith, ND, part of Dunseith 1, serving approximately 298 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunseith High School

What grades does Dunseith High School serve?

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

How many students attend Dunseith High School?

Dunseith High School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dunseith High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunseith High School rank in ND?

Dunseith High School ranks #325 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Dunseith High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunseith High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Dunseith High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunseith High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dunseith High School a charter school?

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

Is Dunseith High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Dunseith 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
298
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rolette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.8%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 58329)
2,779
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
32.7
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 58329; 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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