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Dunseith 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in Dunseith 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Dunseith 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
536 Schools
# Students
547 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunseith 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.48
% American Indian
98%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,596 is higher than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,521 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,596
$17,628
Spending / Student
$23,521
$17,630
Best Dunseith 1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunseith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Dunseith High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 3rd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 547 students.
What is the rank of Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District is ranked #164 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunseith 1 School District?
98% of Dunseith 1 School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunseith 1 School District?
Dunseith 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Dunseith 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,521 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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