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Cavalier High School

Q: Is Cavalier High School a good school?

Cavalier High School ranks 54 th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

54^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 57% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Cavalier High School is a public high school located in Cavalier, North Dakota, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 188 students. The school is part of the Cavalier 6 School District, which is ranked 37th out of 134 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cavalier High School has had a fluctuating performance in its statewide ranking over the past 10 years, ranging from a high of 29th out of 118 schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to a low of 92nd out of 117 schools in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 (1-star rating). Its current ranking for 2024-2025 is 54th out of 125 schools, with a 3-star rating. The school has shown some differences in the performance of its male and female students, with the school ranking 30th out of 63 ND high schools for female students (3-star rating) and 14th out of 63 for male students (4-star rating) in 2023-2024. Cavalier High School has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 82.4% to 96.0% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state average.

Cavalier High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is mixed compared to the state and district averages. While the school performs better than the state average in some areas, such as science proficiency, it lags behind in others, such as mathematics proficiency. The school has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $9,555 in 2018-2019 to $12,600 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Cavalier High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.6 to 10.7 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby North Border-Walhalla High School.

180

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,742

Per pupil spending ?

20%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220

(701) 265-8417

District: Cavalier 6

Feeder schools for Cavalier High School:

Elementary:

Cavalier Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

✓Above the North Dakota median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Math scores 22 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg60%

North Dakota avg40%

54^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

37^th of 134Cavalier 6 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	54 of 125	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	33 of 122	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	43.9	75 of 125	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.6	73 of 121	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.7	29 of 118	75.4%	★★★★☆
2020	32.3	92 of 117	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.3	92 of 117	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.9	85 of 120	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	50.5	61 of 114	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.3	53 of 118	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.0	26 of 105	75.2%	★★★★☆
2014	49.9	67 of 122	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	77.9	16 of 122	86.9%	★★★★☆
2012	63.3	51 of 126	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2024	52.7	30 of 63	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.4	20 of 57	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2020	35.6	43 of 58	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.6	43 of 58	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	51.9	27 of 57	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.3	25 of 51	51.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2024	68.7	14 of 63	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	53.5	25 of 57	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2020	19.8	49 of 58	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.8	49 of 58	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.0	41 of 57	28.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.4	24 of 51	52.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)78th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2024)52nd percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science50%+12 vs state

Reading40%~ state avg

Math20%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Cavalier High School

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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	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
Cavalier High School	Public	6-12	300 Main St E	Cavalier	58220	Pembina County	Cavalier 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 265-8417	180	17	10.4	20.0%	156 (86.7%)	3 (1.7%)	9 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	51.4	54^th of 125 public high schools	56.8%		64.9	33^rd of 122 public high schools	73.0%	21	19.5	19.5	39.5	39.5	49.5	49.5	$11,742	$740	$11,001
Red River Valley High Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	300 Main Street East	Cavalier	58220	Pembina County	Cavalier 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(701) 265-8417	5				5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$2,782	$00	$2,782
North Border-Walhalla High School	Public	9-12	605 10th St	Walhalla	58282	Pembina County	North Border 100	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 549-3751	59	13	4.7	30.5%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)							$17,542	$568	$16,974

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cavalier High School

What district is Cavalier High School in?

Cavalier 6

Is Cavalier High School a good school?

Cavalier High School ranks 54^th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cavalier High School?

Students at Cavalier High School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Cavalier High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 180 students attended Cavalier High School.

What schools feed into Cavalier High School?

Cavalier High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cavalier Elementary School

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.