Excellent
#62 of 451 schools in ND
Top 14% in state
Powers Lake High School
High School · Powers Lake 27 · Powers Lake, ND
A Powers Lake 27 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 346, Powers Lake, ND 58773
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Powers Lake High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Powers Lake 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,833
Median home value
$254,600
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58773; 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.
Powers Lake 27
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Powers Lake High School is listed in POWERS LAKE 27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powers Lake High School
Powers Lake High School is a public high school in Powers Lake, ND, part of Powers Lake 27, serving approximately 67 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powers Lake High School
What grades does Powers Lake High School serve?
Powers Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Powers Lake High School?
Powers Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powers Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powers Lake High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powers Lake High School rank in ND?
Powers Lake High School ranks #62 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Powers Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Powers Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Powers Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powers Lake High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Powers Lake High School a charter school?
No, Powers Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powers Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Powers Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Powers Lake High School?
17.9% of students at Powers Lake 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
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (701) 464-5432
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 58773)
- 1,035
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 58773; 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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