Fairmount Public School District 18 is a public school district headquartered in Fairmount, North Dakota, United States. It operates one school, K-12: Fairmount Public School. The district includes Fairmount Township and sections of Devillo and LaMars townships.
Serving 39 students in grades 7-12, Fairmount 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 30-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmount High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairmount High School's student population of 39 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
Fairmount High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount High School is 0.32, which is less 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
#396 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount High School's ranking?
Fairmount High School is ranked #396 out of 449 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmount High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmount High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fairmount High School?
39 students attend Fairmount High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fairmount High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmount High School?
Fairmount High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairmount High School offer ?
Fairmount High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairmount High School part of?
Fairmount High School is part of Fairmount 18 School District.
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