Excellent
#28 of 451 schools in ND
Top 6% in state
North Sargent High School
High School · North Sargent 3 · Gwinner, ND
A North Sargent 3 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 289, Gwinner, ND 58040
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Sargent High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Sargent 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,094
Median home value
$179,200
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58040; 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.
North Sargent 3
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Sargent High School is listed in NORTH SARGENT 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Sargent High School
North Sargent High School is a public high school in Gwinner, ND, part of North Sargent 3, serving approximately 63 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Sargent High School
What grades does North Sargent High School serve?
North Sargent High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Sargent High School?
North Sargent High School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Sargent High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Sargent High School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Sargent High School rank in ND?
North Sargent High School ranks #28 of 451 schools in ND.
What is North Sargent High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Sargent High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Sargent High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Sargent High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Sargent High School a charter school?
No, North Sargent High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Sargent High School a Title I school?
No, North Sargent High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Sargent High School?
46.0% of students at North Sargent 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
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sargent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (701) 678-2492
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 58040)
- 1,041
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 58040; 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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