Average
#328 of 451 schools in ND
Four Winds Community High School
High School · FT TOTTEN 30
PO Box 239, Fort Totten, ND 58335
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
5.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
5.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Dakota schools
#328 of 451
In Fort Totten
#1 of 2
public schools
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Four Winds Community High School
Four Winds Community High School is a public high school in Fort Totten, ND, part of FT TOTTEN 30. Four Winds Community High School serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Four Winds Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 451 schools in ND.
Structured state assessment records for Four Winds Community High School show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- ND avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 163 students, Four Winds Community High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Four Winds Community High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Four Winds Community High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Four Winds Community High School — Students at Four Winds Community High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores ND EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Four Winds Community High School Compares
See how Four Winds Community High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 239, Fort Totten, ND 58335
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Four Winds Community High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 20.9 miles away, in nearby New Rockford), which scores notably higher. Another option is MADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 23.0 miles away, in nearby Maddock), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 16.7 miles away, in nearby Warwick), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Totten, see our Fort Totten schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 33.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 58335 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,886
Median Home Value
$36,500
Median Rent
$381/mo
Population
1,047
College Educated
1.6%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty Rate
39%
Median Age
15.2
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| ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL Alexander, ND | 5.1 |
| LARIMORE HIGH SCHOOL Larimore, ND | 5.0 |
| NEW ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL New England, ND | 5.0 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL Bismarck, ND | 5.0 |
| NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Northwood, ND | 5.2 |
| SOUTH HEART HIGH SCHOOL South Heart, ND | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Four Winds Community High School
What grades does Four Winds Community High School serve?
Four Winds Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Four Winds Community High School?
Four Winds Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Winds Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Winds Community High School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Four Winds Community High School rank in ND?
Four Winds Community High School ranks #328 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Four Winds Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Four Winds Community 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 Four Winds Community High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Four Winds Community High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Four Winds Community High School a charter school?
No, Four Winds Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Four Winds Community High School a Title I school?
No, Four Winds Community High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Four Winds Community High School?
100.0% of students at Four Winds Community 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.0%
- Phone
- (701) 766-1400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
Resources & Links
District
FT TOTTEN 30- District Enrollment
- 185
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,415
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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