Serving 233 students in grades 7-12, Oakes 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oakes High School's student population of 233 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Oakes 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 Oakes High School is 0.29, 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
#306 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Oakes High School's ranking?
Oakes High School is ranked #306 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakes High School?
The graduation rate of Oakes High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Oakes High School?
233 students attend Oakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Oakes High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakes High School?
Oakes High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oakes High School offer ?
Oakes High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oakes High School part of?
Oakes High School is part of Oakes 41 School District.
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