High Schools in Thompson 61

The Thompson 61 school district in North Dakota is home to a single high school, Thompson High School, which serves grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 280 students. This school stands out for its strong graduation rate of 89.7%, which exceeds the state average of 84.2%, and its favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, allowing for more individualized attention. The district itself is ranked 22nd out of 134 districts in North Dakota, placing it in the 84th percentile, indicating overall health and quality.

However, a closer look at test scores reveals a significant challenge. While Thompson High School performs above the state average in Reading (49% vs. 40%) and Science (49% vs. 38%), its Math proficiency rate is alarmingly low at just 19%—less than half the state average of 41% and far below the district average of 55%. This "Math Gap" is a critical concern, especially given that only 6.43% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a low rate of economic disadvantage that typically predicts higher academic success. The data also shows that the school's overall test scores are almost entirely driven by 10th-grade results, meaning the performance of that single grade level defines the school's academic standing.

Another notable trend is the school's declining state ranking, which has dropped from the 85th percentile (19th of 125) in 2022-2023 to the 62nd percentile (48th of 125) in 2024-2025. This decline occurs even as the district remains highly ranked, suggesting that Thompson High School may be experiencing a specific, recent downturn in performance relative to other schools in North Dakota. The contrast between a high graduation rate and low Math proficiency also hints at a possible disconnect between local graduation standards and state proficiency benchmarks, making Math instruction a key area for parents to investigate further.