Serving 63 students in grades 7-12, Pingree-buchanan 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 11-19% (which is lower 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 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pingree-buchanan High School's student population of 63 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Pingree-buchanan 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 Pingree-buchanan High School is 0.19, 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
#357 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 Pingree-buchanan High School's ranking?
Pingree-buchanan High School is ranked #357 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?
11-19% 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 Pingree-buchanan High School?
The graduation rate of Pingree-buchanan High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pingree-buchanan High School?
63 students attend Pingree-buchanan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pingree-buchanan High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pingree-buchanan High School?
Pingree-buchanan High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pingree-buchanan High School offer ?
Pingree-buchanan High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pingree-buchanan High School part of?
Pingree-buchanan High School is part of Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District.
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