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#262 of 451 schools in ND

New Town High School

High School · New Town 1 · New Town, ND

A New Town 1 high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 700, New Town, ND 58763

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$17,294
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at New Town High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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

48%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New Town 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average596/100K

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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

$64,743

Median home value

$219,500

Median rent

$784/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·23 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.

New Town 1

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Town High School is listed in NEW TOWN 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Town High School

New Town High School is a public high school in New Town, ND, part of New Town 1, serving approximately 279 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Town High School

What grades does New Town High School serve?

New Town High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Town High School?

New Town High School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Town High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Town High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Town High School rank in ND?

New Town High School ranks #262 of 451 schools in ND.

What is New Town High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Town High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 New Town High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Town High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Town High School a charter school?

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

Is New Town High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.0% of students at New Town 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
279
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mountrail County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 58763)
4,229
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
35
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 58763; 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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