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Powers Lake High School

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Powers Lake High School ranks 76 th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 39% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Powers Lake High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Powers Lake, North Dakota, with a total enrollment of 67 students. The school is part of the Powers Lake 27 school district, which is ranked 36 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Powers Lake High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in North Dakota, with rankings ranging from 1st to 76th out of over 120 schools in recent years. The school's test scores are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in reading and science, with 79% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in NDSA Reading, compared to the state average of 46%. However, the school's math performance is more mixed, with 10th-grade math proficiency rates at 20%, slightly below the state average of 22%. Powers Lake High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 82.4% to 100% in recent years, which are generally higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Tioga High School, Powers Lake High School has a significantly higher academic performance, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher spending per student. This suggests that Powers Lake High School may be providing a more resource-rich and academically rigorous environment for its students. However, the school may need to address potential challenges in math performance and adapt to the changing socioeconomic dynamics of its student population, as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 9.23% in 2021-2022 to 17.91% in 2023-2024.

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,093

Per pupil spending ?

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773

(701) 464-5432

District: Powers Lake 27

Feeder schools for Powers Lake High School:

Elementary:

Powers Lake Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

2.9%

American Indian:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2024 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2024) to 39th (2025)

!Math scores 21 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg47%

North Dakota avg40%

76^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

36^th of 134Powers Lake 27 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2014	80.7	11 of 136	91.9%	★★★★★
2013	45.6	96 of 135	28.9%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	37.9	76 of 125	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	96.1	1 of 122	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.6	8 of 125	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	90.1	7 of 121	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	63.9	30 of 118	74.6%	★★★★☆
2017	85.2	7 of 114	93.9%	★★★★★
2016	40.2	72 of 118	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	39.2	88 of 126	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading34%-6 vs state

Science34%-4 vs state

Math20%-21 vs state

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Schools Near Powers Lake 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
Powers Lake High School	Public	9-12	600 Railroad Ave E	Powers Lake	58773	Burke County	Powers Lake 27	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 464-5432	69	7	9.7	17.4%	63 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	37.9	76^th of 125 public high schools	39.2%		96.1	1^st of 122 public high schools	99.2%	75	20.0	20.0	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	$17,093	$507	$16,586
Tioga High School	Public	7-12	303 N Linda St	Tioga	58852	Williams County	Tioga 15	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 664-3606	220	17	13.0	10.5%	173 (78.6%)	3 (1.4%)	35 (15.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	26.4	96^th of 125 public high schools	23.2%		21.8	98^th of 122 public high schools	19.7%	2	19.5	19.5	19.5	19.5	29.5	29.5	$17,747	$195	$17,552

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 Powers Lake High School

Is Powers Lake High School a good school?

Powers Lake High School ranks 76^th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Powers Lake High School?

Powers Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Powers Lake Elementary School

What district is Powers Lake High School in?

Powers Lake 27

What is the racial makeup of Powers Lake High School?

Students at Powers Lake High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Powers Lake High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 69 students attended Powers Lake High 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.