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#112 of 451 schools in ND

Top 25% in state

Washburn High School

High School · Washburn 4 · Washburn, ND

A Washburn 4 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 280, Washburn, ND 58577

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$17,221
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Washburn High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

15.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Washburn 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average591/100K

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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

$77,778

Median home value

$248,900

Median rent

$804/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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.

Washburn 4

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washburn High School is listed in WASHBURN 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washburn High School

Washburn High School is a public high school in Washburn, ND, part of Washburn 4, serving approximately 134 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washburn High School

What grades does Washburn High School serve?

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

How many students attend Washburn High School?

Washburn High School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Washburn High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washburn High School rank in ND?

Washburn High School ranks #112 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Washburn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washburn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Washburn High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washburn High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Washburn High School a charter school?

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

Is Washburn High School a Title I school?

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

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

15.7% of students at Washburn 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
134
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
McLean County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 58577)
1,908
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
36.9
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 58577; 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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