Summary:
The Nedrose 4 district is home to a single high school, Nedrose High School, which serves grades 6 through 12 in Minot, North Dakota, with a total enrollment of 292 students.
Nedrose High School presents a fascinating and volatile picture for parents. The school's state ranking has swung dramatically over the past three years, moving from a 4-star rating (28th in the state) in 2022-2023, down to a 1-star rating (87th) in 2023-2024, and then rebounding to a 4-star rating (24th) in 2024-2025. This "yo-yo" effect is likely due to its small student body, where a single class of high or low performers can significantly shift the averages. The most standout feature is a massive "reading paradox": the school's reading proficiency rate of 69.5% is nearly double the state average of 40%, yet its math proficiency of 29.5% is well below the state average of 41%. This 40-percentage-point gap suggests a potential imbalance in curriculum or instructional focus. On a positive note, the graduation rate is excellent at 95.3%, far exceeding the state average of 84.2%.
Key metrics show a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, indicating small class sizes that likely contribute to the strong reading scores. The school spends $11,722 per student, a moderate amount that appears to be invested in maintaining these small classes. Chronic absenteeism at the district level has improved dramatically, dropping from a high of 36% in 2022-2023 to 17% in 2024-2025, which is below the state average of 20%. This improvement likely played a role in the academic rebound. The 10th-grade test scores perfectly mirror the school's overall performance, confirming that the reading strength is a school-wide phenomenon. For parents, Nedrose High School offers a unique environment with exceptional reading instruction and small classes, but the volatility in math scores and overall ranking warrants close attention to year-to-year changes.
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