Summary:
The city of Alexander, North Dakota is home to a single public high school, Alexander High School, which serves grades 7-12. While the school has a relatively small enrollment of 132 students, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 88 out of 122 schools in 2023-2024 to 71 out of 125 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.
Alexander High School's academic struggles are particularly evident in its math and reading proficiency rates, which are significantly lower than the state averages. Only 20% of students at the school were proficient or better in math and reading, compared to 22% and 41% statewide, respectively. However, the school does show stronger performance in science, with 44.5% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 30%.
Despite the school's relatively high spending of $18,553 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the academic outcomes at Alexander High School remain below par. The school's small size may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of providing personalized support and resources to students. Overall, the data suggests that the Alexander 2 school district may need to focus on improving the academic performance of its sole high school to better serve the students and community of Alexander, North Dakota.
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