Serving 60 students in grades 7-12, Barnes County N-north Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
3%
5%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% ND state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnes County N-north Central High School?
The graduation rate of Barnes County N-north Central High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Barnes County N-north Central High School?
60 students attend Barnes County N-north Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Barnes County N-north Central High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnes County N-north Central High School?
Barnes County N-north Central High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnes County N-north Central High School offer ?
Barnes County N-north Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Barnes County N-north Central High School part of?
Barnes County N-north Central High School is part of Barnes County North 7 School District.
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