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#158 of 451 schools in ND
Top 35% in state
Hettinger High School
High School · Hettinger 13 · Hettinger, ND
A Hettinger 13 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 S 8th St, Hettinger, ND 58639
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hettinger High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hettinger 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,946
Median home value
$116,900
Median rent
$498/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Hettinger 13
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hettinger High School is listed in HETTINGER 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hettinger High School
Hettinger High School is a public high school in Hettinger, ND, part of Hettinger 13, serving approximately 116 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hettinger High School
What grades does Hettinger High School serve?
Hettinger High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hettinger High School?
Hettinger High School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hettinger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hettinger High School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hettinger High School rank in ND?
Hettinger High School ranks #158 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Hettinger High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hettinger High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Hettinger High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hettinger High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hettinger High School a charter school?
No, Hettinger High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hettinger High School a Title I school?
No, Hettinger High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hettinger High School?
22.4% of students at Hettinger 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
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (701) 567-5315
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 58639)
- 1,715
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
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 58639; 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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