North Star High School

North Star High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of Cando, North Dakota. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 76 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1 with eight full-time equivalent teachers on staff. North Star High School's MySchoolScout Rating is 6.4 out of 10, placing it at number 130 among 457 schools in North Dakota, which is around the 72nd percentile.

The school focuses on student development with an academic score of 5.3/10 and aims to improve proficiency rates. Currently, 52% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 22% meet these standards in Math. These numbers indicate areas where the school is working diligently to enhance its educational offerings.

Nestled in a quiet rural setting, North Star High School provides a close-knit community atmosphere that fosters personal connections between teachers and students.

With an enrollment of 76 students, North Star High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, North Star High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, North Star High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.