Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Eight Mile High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eight Mile High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eight Mile High School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Eight Mile High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eight Mile High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
47%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
39%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eight Mile High School's ranking?
Eight Mile High School is ranked #430 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eight Mile High School?
The graduation rate of Eight Mile High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Eight Mile High School?
105 students attend Eight Mile High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Eight Mile High School students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eight Mile High School?
Eight Mile High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eight Mile High School offer ?
Eight Mile High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eight Mile High School part of?
Eight Mile High School is part of Eight Mile 6 School District.
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