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Public high school · Thompson 61 · Thompson, North Dakota

Thompson High School

Thompson High School rates 7.0, right at the middle of Thompson 61's high schools, whose rated median is 7.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.0this school

7.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Thompson 61 median is 7.0.

#141 of 457 schools in North Dakota · Thompson 61: 1 high schools rated, median 7.0

The brief

A Thompson 61 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 141 of 457 schools in North Dakota and 1 of 2 in Thompson 61.

Thompson High School is listed in Thompson 61, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math32%142 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading62%142 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 26 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.2
25% of the rating
Academics
6.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 58278; 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 dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Thompson High School and the 17 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$103,571
Median home value
$314,400
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
94.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
27
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
11 sports
6 boys' · 5 girls' · 11 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
4.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Thompson High School serve?

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

How many students attend Thompson High School?

Thompson High School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Thompson High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thompson High School rank in ND?

Thompson High School ranks #141 of 457 schools in ND.

What is Thompson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thompson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Thompson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thompson High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Thompson High School a charter school?

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

Is Thompson High School a Title I school?

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

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

4.2% of students at Thompson 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 facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
260
Student-teacher ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grand Forks County
Phone
(701) 599-2765
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$10,082
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 58278)
2,116
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
47.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.