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#445 of 451 schools in ND
Williston High School
High School · Williston Basin 7 · Williston, ND
A Williston Basin 7 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1407, Williston, ND 58802
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Williston High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Williston 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Easton Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 2.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Williston Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Williston Basin 7
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williston High School is listed in WILLISTON BASIN 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williston High School
Williston High School is a public high school in Williston, ND, part of Williston Basin 7, serving approximately 1,353 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williston High School
What grades does Williston High School serve?
Williston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Williston High School?
Williston High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williston High School rank in ND?
Williston High School ranks #445 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Williston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Williston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williston High School has 21% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Williston High School a charter school?
No, Williston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williston High School a Title I school?
No, Williston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williston High School?
19.4% of students at Williston 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
- 1,353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Williams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (701) 572-0967
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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