Excellent
#46 of 451 schools in ND
Top 10% in state
North Border-pembina High School
High School · North Border 100 · Pembina, ND
A North Border 100 high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
155 S 3rd St, Pembina, ND 58271
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Border-pembina High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Border-pembina 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average368/100K
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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
$89,554
Median home value
$139,100
Median rent
$675/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global, NaPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Sterling North - Pembina CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| North Border-walhalla High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Border 100
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Border-pembina High School is listed in NORTH BORDER 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Border-pembina High School
North Border-pembina High School is a public high school in Pembina, ND, part of North Border 100, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Border-pembina High School
What grades does North Border-pembina High School serve?
North Border-pembina High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Border-pembina High School?
North Border-pembina High School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Border-pembina High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Border-pembina High School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Border-pembina High School rank in ND?
North Border-pembina High School ranks #46 of 451 schools in ND.
What is North Border-pembina High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Border-pembina High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 North Border-pembina High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Border-pembina High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Border-pembina High School a charter school?
No, North Border-pembina High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Border-pembina High School a Title I school?
No, North Border-pembina High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Border-pembina High School?
25.6% of students at North Border-pembina 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
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pembina County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (701) 825-6261
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 58271)
- 617
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 58271; 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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