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#137 of 451 schools in ND

Top 30% in state

Saint John High School

High School · St John 3 · Saint John, ND

A St John 3 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 200, Saint John, ND 58369

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$20,163
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Saint John High School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saint John 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low157/100K

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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

$85,066

Median home value

$116,700

Median rent

$694/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58369; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

St John 3

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$20,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saint John High School is listed in ST JOHN 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saint John High School

Saint John High School is a public high school in Saint John, ND, part of St John 3, serving approximately 127 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint John High School

What grades does Saint John High School serve?

Saint John High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saint John High School?

Saint John High School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint John High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint John High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint John High School rank in ND?

Saint John High School ranks #137 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Saint John High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint John High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Saint John High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint John High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Saint John High School a charter school?

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

Is Saint John High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Saint John 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
127
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rolette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 58369)
1,012
Area median age
41.5
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 58369; 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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