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#412 of 451 schools in ND

Mandan High School

High School · Mandan 1 · Mandan, ND

A Mandan 1 high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

905 8th Ave NW, Mandan, ND 58554

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation13.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,150
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at Mandan High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

21.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mandan 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,889/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mandan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$82,168

Median home value

$266,900

Median rent

$1,048/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.9% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·52 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brave Center AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.1 mi56Compare →
Mandan Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.29–120.1 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mandan 1

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$14,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Mandan High School

Mandan High School is a public high school in Mandan, ND, part of Mandan 1, serving approximately 1,152 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mandan High School

What grades does Mandan High School serve?

Mandan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mandan High School?

Mandan High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,152 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mandan High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mandan High School rank in ND?

Mandan High School ranks #412 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Mandan High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mandan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Mandan High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mandan High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mandan High School a charter school?

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

Is Mandan High School a Title I school?

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

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

21.4% of students at Mandan 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,152
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Morton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 58554)
29,175
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
36.9
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 58554; 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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