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#13 of 451 schools in ND

Top 3% in state

Rugby High School

High School · Rugby 5 · Rugby, ND

A Rugby 5 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1123 S Main Ave, Rugby, ND 58368

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$15,723
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Rugby High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

18.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rugby 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,209

Median home value

$151,200

Median rent

$815/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Flower Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5PK–90.6 mi127Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Rugby 5

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rugby High School is listed in RUGBY 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rugby High School

Rugby High School is a public high school in Rugby, ND, part of Rugby 5, serving approximately 305 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rugby High School

What grades does Rugby High School serve?

Rugby High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Rugby High School?

Rugby High School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rugby High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rugby High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rugby High School rank in ND?

Rugby High School ranks #13 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Rugby High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rugby High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Rugby High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rugby High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rugby High School a charter school?

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

Is Rugby High School a Title I school?

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

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

18.7% of students at Rugby 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pierce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 58368)
3,205
Area median age
41.1
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 58368; 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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