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#332 of 451 schools in ND

Stanley High School

High School · Stanley 2 · Stanley, ND

A Stanley 2 high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 10, Stanley, ND 58784

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,713
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Stanley High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

24.4%

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 Stanley 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,594/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stanley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$107,321

Median home value

$253,200

Median rent

$1,125/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58784; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Stanley 2

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stanley High School is listed in STANLEY 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stanley High School

Stanley High School is a public high school in Stanley, ND, part of Stanley 2, serving approximately 332 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stanley High School

What grades does Stanley High School serve?

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

How many students attend Stanley High School?

Stanley High School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stanley High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stanley High School rank in ND?

Stanley High School ranks #332 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Stanley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stanley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Stanley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanley High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stanley High School a charter school?

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

Is Stanley High School a Title I school?

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

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

24.4% of students at Stanley 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
332
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mountrail County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 58784)
2,728
Area median age
34.8
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.
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 58784; 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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