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High Schools in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2

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DistrictNew Rockford-Sheyenne 296^th of 134 North Dakota districtsFull district overview →

School

161

Students

Top rankedNew Rockford-Sheyenne High School69^th of 126 North Dakota high schools

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Summary:

The New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 district is home to a single high school, New Rockford-Sheyenne High School, which serves 161 students in grades 6 through 12 in a small, rural North Dakota community. The school stands out for its strong graduation rate of 87.0%, which exceeds the state average of 84.2%, and a notable "10th grade bump" in math proficiency, where 29.5% of 10th graders meet standards compared to just 22% statewide. However, overall proficiency rates in math (29.5%), reading (29.5%), and science (29%) all fall well below state averages of 41%, 40%, and 38%, respectively, creating a clear disconnect between graduation success and academic mastery.

Key metrics reveal a school with significant resources but inconsistent outcomes. The student-to-teacher ratio is a very low 9.3:1, allowing for small class sizes and individual attention, while per-student spending is $11,237. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school's state ranking has been volatile, peaking at the 56th percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 before dropping to the 46th percentile (2 stars) in 2024-2025. This instability, combined with nearly identical proficiency rates across all subjects, suggests that the small student body means the performance of a single cohort can dramatically swing the school's metrics from year to year.

The most interesting takeaway is the "Graduation vs. Proficiency Paradox": the school graduates students at a rate above the state average while achieving proficiency rates far below it, suggesting a possible focus on credit recovery and persistence over rigorous academic benchmarks. Additionally, the school's resource advantage—low class sizes and moderate spending—does not translate into above-average test scores, raising questions about whether funding is used effectively or if rural challenges like attracting specialized teachers negate the benefits. For parents, this school offers a supportive environment with strong graduation outcomes, but academic proficiency in core subjects remains a significant area for improvement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)		A-Plus Reading (2025)		A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School	Public	6-12	437 1st Ave N	New Rockford	58356	Eddy County	New Rockford-Sheyenne 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 947-5036	161	17	9.3	31.1%	137 (85.1%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	41.3	69^th of 126 public high schools	45.2%		52.3	54^th of 122 public high schools	55.7%	15	29.5	29.5	29.5	29.5	29.0	29.0	$11,237	$541	$10,696

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

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Carrington 49	16.08 mi	2	12^th
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Ft Totten 30	20.94 mi	3	134^th
Tate Topa Tribal School	20.94 mi	1
Warwick 29	23.1 mi	3	130^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

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