Very Good
#121 of 451 schools in ND
Top 27% in state
Thompson High School
High School · Thompson 61 · Thompson, ND
A Thompson 61 high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
424 3rd St, Thompson, ND 58278
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thompson High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 26 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thompson 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low93/100K
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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
$103,571
Median home value
$314,400
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
94.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Thompson 61
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thompson High School is listed in THOMPSON 61; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompson High School
Thompson High School is a public high school in Thompson, ND, part of Thompson 61, serving approximately 260 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thompson High School
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 #121 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Thompson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grand Forks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.5%
- Phone
- (701) 599-2765
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 58278)
- 2,116
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
Official sources & links
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 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
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