Grafton High School is a public high school built in 1981 and located in Grafton, North Dakota. The school is part of the Grafton Public Schools system. The official school colors are maroon and gold and the athletic teams are known as the Spoilers.
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Grafton 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grafton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Grafton High School's student population of 291 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Grafton 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 Grafton High School is 0.56, which is more 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
#270 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
34%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spoilers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grafton High School's ranking?
Grafton High School is ranked #270 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grafton High School?
The graduation rate of Grafton High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
291 students attend Grafton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Grafton High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grafton High School offer ?
Grafton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grafton High School part of?
Grafton High School is part of Grafton 18 School District.
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