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Sawyer High School

High School · Sawyer 16 · Sawyer, ND

A Sawyer 16 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

25 1st Ave SW, Sawyer, ND 58781

Academics

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency25%(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 2014, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 18 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Sawyer 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low120/100K

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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

$103,750

Median home value

$263,200

Median rent

$1,225/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

94.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58781; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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.

Sawyer 16

Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$27,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sawyer High School is listed in SAWYER 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sawyer High School

Sawyer High School is a public high school in Sawyer, ND, part of Sawyer 16, serving approximately 13 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sawyer High School

What grades does Sawyer High School serve?

Sawyer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sawyer High School?

Sawyer High School has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer High School is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What are the test scores at Sawyer High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sawyer High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sawyer High School a charter school?

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

Is Sawyer High School a Title I school?

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

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

53.8% of students at Sawyer 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
13
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Free/Reduced Lunch
53.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%
Area population (ZIP 58781)
691
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
39.8
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.
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.
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 58781; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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