For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 240 students in Wishek 19 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Wishek 19 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
240 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wishek 19 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,658 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,313 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,658
$17,615
Spending / Student
$15,313
$17,617
Best Wishek 19 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wishek High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Badger St
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wishek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Badger St
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wishek 19 School District?
Wishek 19 School District manages 2 public schools serving 240 students.
What is the rank of Wishek 19 School District?
Wishek 19 School District is ranked #113 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wishek 19 School District?
91% of Wishek 19 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wishek 19 School District?
Wishek 19 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Wishek 19 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,313 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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