Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, White Shield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Shield 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
White Shield High School's student population of 65 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Shield High School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
95%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Shield High School?
The graduation rate of White Shield High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend White Shield High School?
65 students attend White Shield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of White Shield High School students are American Indian, 2% 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 White Shield High School?
White Shield High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does White Shield High School offer ?
White Shield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Shield High School part of?
White Shield High School is part of White Shield 85 School District.
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