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Alexander High School

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Alexander High School ranks 71 st of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 43% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Alexander High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Alexander, North Dakota, with a total enrollment of 132 students. The school is part of the Alexander 2 School District, which is ranked 81 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Alexander High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in proficiency rates for math, reading, and science across all grades. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 20% in math and reading, compared to the state averages of 22% and 41%, respectively. The school's performance on the NDSA (North Dakota State Assessment) tests has also been below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 10% to 54.5% across different subject areas and grade levels. Compared to the nearby Eight Mile High School and Watford City High School, Alexander High School generally performs worse on academic assessments, with lower proficiency rates in most subject areas.

While Alexander High School has had a mixed performance in graduation rates over the years, with a four-year graduation rate ranging from 82.4% to 100% in recent years, this is generally on par with the graduation rates of the nearby schools. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.85% to 34.4% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Despite these challenges, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $11,173 in 2018-2019 to $18,553 in 2021-2022, and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, from 11.3 in 2022-2023 to 13.2 in 2023-2024, indicating a potential effort to invest in resources and support for students.

114

Students ?

7.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,320

Per pupil spending ?

32.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831

(701) 828-3334

District: Alexander 2

Feeder schools for Alexander High School:

Elementary:

Alexander Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2014 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2014

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (28% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Math scores 21 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg38%

North Dakota avg40%

71^st of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

81^st of 134Alexander 2 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)

High school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	39.9	71 of 125	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.4	88 of 122	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.6	95 of 125	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	6.8	116 of 121	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	45.0	71 of 118	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2020	18.4	107 of 117	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.4	107 of 117	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	21.9	104 of 120	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	67.0	36 of 118	69.5%	★★★★☆
2014	18.1	109 of 122	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science44%+6 vs state

Math20%-21 vs state

Reading20%-20 vs state

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Schools Near Alexander 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
Alexander High School	Public	7-12	601 Delaney St	Alexander	58831	McKenzie County	Alexander 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 828-3334	114	15	7.6	32.5%	95 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.8%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	39.9	71^st of 125 public high schools	43.2%		34.4	88^th of 122 public high schools	27.9%	17	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	44.5	44.5	$16,320	$538	$15,782
Wolves Center Academy	Public	9-12	908 4th Avenue NE	Watford City	58854	McKenzie County	McKenzie County 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 444-3626	30	1	30.0		17 (56.7%)	1 (3.3%)	7 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	1 (3.3%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)							$6,675	$1,075	$5,600
Eight Mile High School	Public	9-12	203 1st St E	Trenton	58853	Williams County	Eight Mile 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 774-8221	105	7	14.3	40.0%	43 (41.0%)	3 (2.9%)	7 (6.7%)	1 (1.0%)	46 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	34.1	84^th of 125 public high schools	32.8%		7	121^st of 122 public high schools	0.8%	37	10.0	10.0	59.5	59.5	19.5	19.5	$15,890	$960	$14,930
Watford City Virtual Academy High School	Public, Virtual	7-12	2112 Wolves Den Parkway	Watford City	58854	McKenzie County	McKenzie County 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(701) 444-3626	34	1	35.7		24 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$5,464	$1,075	$4,390
Watford City High School	Public	9-12	2313 Wolves Den Pkwy	Watford City	58854	McKenzie County	McKenzie County 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 444-3626	566	44	12.8	26.5%	356 (62.9%)	17 (3.0%)	136 (24.0%)	11 (1.9%)	28 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.8%)	36.3	79^th of 125 public high schools	36.8%		19.8	102^nd of 122 public high schools	16.4%	23	20.5	20.5	45.5	45.5	24.0	24.0	$14,627	$2,287	$12,339

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 Alexander High School

Is Alexander High School a good school?

Alexander High School ranks 71^st of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alexander High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 114 students attended Alexander High School.

What is the racial makeup of Alexander High School?

Students at Alexander High School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What schools feed into Alexander High School?

Alexander High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alexander Elementary School

What district is Alexander High School in?

Alexander 2

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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.