Summary:
The Eight Mile 6 district is home to a single high school, Eight Mile High School, a small rural school in Trenton, ND, serving 105 students in grades 9 through 12.
Eight Mile High School presents a striking contrast in academic performance. The school is a standout in Reading, with 59.5% of students proficient—well above the state average of 40%. However, this strength is overshadowed by critically low scores in Math (10% proficient) and Science (19.5% proficient), both far below state averages of 41% and 38%, respectively. The school’s state ranking has been volatile, jumping from the 1st percentile (0 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 33rd percentile (2 stars) in 2024-2025, a dramatic shift that may reflect the influence of a single cohort in a small school. The graduation rate of 78.3% also trails the state average of 84.2%, suggesting that struggles in Math and Science may be hindering student progress toward graduation.
With a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 and spending of $15,890 per student, the school has resources that are not translating into strong STEM outcomes. The "Reading paradox" suggests a highly effective English/Language Arts program, but the low Math and Science scores indicate a critical need for targeted intervention in those subjects. For parents, the key takeaway is that Eight Mile High School excels in Reading but requires significant improvement in Math and Science to ensure students are well-rounded and prepared for graduation and beyond.
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