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#134 of 451 schools in ND

Top 30% in state

Lakota High School

High School · Lakota 66 · Lakota, ND

A Lakota 66 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 388, Lakota, ND 58344

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.2:1
District spending per student$16,516
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Lakota High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

11.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lakota 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$64,141

Median home value

$126,400

Median rent

$616/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 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.

Lakota 66

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,516NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakota High School is listed in LAKOTA 66; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakota High School

Lakota High School is a public high school in Lakota, ND, part of Lakota 66, serving approximately 67 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakota High School

What grades does Lakota High School serve?

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

How many students attend Lakota High School?

Lakota High School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lakota High School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakota High School rank in ND?

Lakota High School ranks #134 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Lakota High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakota High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lakota High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakota High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lakota High School a charter school?

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

Is Lakota High School a Title I school?

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

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

11.9% of students at Lakota 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
67
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Nelson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 58344)
1,004
Area median age
41.4
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 58344; 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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