Serving 67 students in grades 7-12, North Shore Plaza High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Shore Plaza High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
North Shore Plaza High School's student population of 67 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
North Shore Plaza High School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Shore Plaza High School is 0.45, 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
#159 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 North Shore Plaza High School's ranking?
North Shore Plaza High School is ranked #159 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Shore Plaza High School?
The graduation rate of North Shore Plaza High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend North Shore Plaza High School?
67 students attend North Shore Plaza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of North Shore Plaza High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Shore Plaza High School?
North Shore Plaza High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Shore Plaza High School offer ?
North Shore Plaza High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Shore Plaza High School part of?
North Shore Plaza High School is part of Lewis And Clark 161 School District.
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