Serving 260 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
31%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grafton 3 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grafton High School?
The graduation rate of Grafton High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
260 students attend Grafton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grafton High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grafton High School part of?
Grafton High School is part of Grafton 3 School District.
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