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Garrison High School

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Garrison High School ranks 82 nd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

82^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 34% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Garrison High School is a public high school in Garrison, North Dakota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 166 students. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 49th out of 118 schools in 2015-2016 to 102nd out of 118 in 2020-2021. In the most recent school year, Garrison High School ranked 82nd out of 125 North Dakota high schools and received a 2-star rating.

Garrison High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally below the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 19.5% in math, 19.5% in reading, and 39.5% in science, compared to the state averages of 22%, 41%, and 30%, respectively. Additionally, male students at Garrison High School have consistently outperformed their female counterparts in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Underwood High School has a higher statewide ranking and better academic performance, while White Shield High School and Max High School have similar or slightly lower academic performance. The school's relatively high spending per student and stable student-teacher ratio suggest that resources may not be the primary factor limiting academic achievement, and a deeper analysis of how these resources are utilized may be warranted.

171

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,463

Per pupil spending ?

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

51 5th Ave NE
Garrison, ND 58540

(701) 463-2818

District: Garrison 51

Feeder schools for Garrison High School:

Elementary:

Bob Callies Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

American Indian:

9.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 14th percentile in 2021 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 34th (2025) from a 14th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (26% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Math scores 22 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg43%

North Dakota avg40%

82^nd of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

82^nd of 134Garrison 51 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	55.9	73 of 136	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.6	78 of 135	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.9	79 of 124	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	35.5	82 of 125	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.3	90 of 122	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	58.1	54 of 125	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.7	94 of 121	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.8	102 of 118	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2020	32.8	90 of 117	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.8	90 of 117	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.5	93 of 120	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.3	89 of 114	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	57.2	49 of 118	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.3	57 of 122	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.5	41 of 122	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	43.6	80 of 126	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	41 of 65	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.3	46 of 63	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.5	45 of 54	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.4	38 of 54	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2020	86.0	4 of 58	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	86.0	4 of 58	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	51.9	28 of 57	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.3	27 of 51	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	26 of 65	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	29 of 63	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.1	33 of 54	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	16.9	48 of 54	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2020	22.1	47 of 58	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.1	47 of 58	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.4	43 of 57	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	8.4	51 of 51	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

High school

Male (2025)60th percentile+26 vs school

Female (2025)37th percentile+3 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science40%~ state avg

Math20%-22 vs state

Reading20%-20 vs state

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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
Garrison High School	Public	7-12	51 5th Ave NE	Garrison	58540	McLean County	Garrison 51	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 463-2818	171	14	12.5	20.5%	145 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	35.5	82^nd of 125 public high schools	34.4%		32.3	90^th of 122 public high schools	26.2%	8	19.5	19.5	19.5	19.5	39.5	39.5	$14,463	$354	$14,109
Max High School	Public	7-12	2855 Highway 83 NW	Max	58759	McLean County	Max 50	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 679-2685	63	8	8.0	33.3%	54 (85.7%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	48.3	58^th of 125 public high schools	53.6%					(n/a)	54.5	54.5	34.5	34.5	20.0	20.0	$16,444	$806	$15,638
Underwood High School	Public	7-12	123 Summit St	Underwood	58576	McLean County	Underwood 8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 442-3201	98	13	7.4	25.5%	91 (92.9%)	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	73	26^th of 125 public high schools	79.2%		47.7	66^th of 122 public high schools	45.9%	40	20.0	20.0	74.5	74.5	54.5	54.5	$18,622	$1,070	$17,552
White Shield High School	Public	9-12	1300 Warrior St	Roseglen	58775	McLean County	White Shield 85	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 743-4350	57	8	7.5	45.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	19.3	109^th of 125 public high schools	12.8%					(n/a)	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	$15,173	$00	$15,173

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 Garrison High School

Is Garrison High School a good school?

Garrison High School ranks 82^nd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Garrison High School?

Garrison High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bob Callies Elementary School

How many students attend Garrison High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 171 students attended Garrison High School.

What district is Garrison High School in?

Garrison 51

What is the racial makeup of Garrison High School?

Students at Garrison High School are 85% White, 10% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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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.