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Northwood High School

Q: Is Northwood High School a good school?

Northwood High School ranks 41 st of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 67% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Northwood High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Northwood, North Dakota, with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Northwood 129 school district, which is ranked 21 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwood High School's performance has been inconsistent across various metrics, including statewide ranking, student group performance, and academic proficiency. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated significantly, ranging from a high of 5 stars to a low of 1 star, indicating challenges in maintaining consistent and high-quality educational outcomes. The school's performance for female and male students has also been inconsistent, with the school ranking 55th out of 63 schools for female students and 52nd out of 63 schools for male students in 2023-2024, both with a 1-star rating.

While Northwood High School's graduation rates are generally above the state average, the school's performance on the NDSA (North Dakota State Assessment) is more mixed, with lower proficiency rates compared to the state in some areas, such as 10th-grade mathematics. Comparing Northwood High School's performance to nearby schools, including Finley-Sharon High School, May-Port Cg High School, Larimore High School, and Hatton Eielson High School, could provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration or learning from best practices.

160

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,246

Per pupil spending ?

26.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267

(701) 587-5221

District: Northwood 129

Feeder schools for Northwood High School:

Elementary:

Northwood Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Two or more races:

1.9%

American Indian:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 12th percentile in 2024 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 67th (2025) from a 12th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the North Dakota median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg43%

North Dakota avg40%

41^st of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 134Northwood 129 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	73.8	20 of 136	85.3%	★★★★☆
2013	72.7	20 of 135	85.2%	★★★★☆
2012	83.3	3 of 124	97.6%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	41 of 125	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	16.2	107 of 122	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	70.6	29 of 125	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	49.7	62 of 121	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.7	58 of 118	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2020	65.4	35 of 117	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	35 of 117	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	67.1	32 of 120	73.3%	★★★★☆
2017	42.2	78 of 114	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	85.9	8 of 118	93.2%	★★★★★
2015	67.4	27 of 105	74.3%	★★★★☆
2014	48.2	70 of 122	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	76.1	18 of 122	85.2%	★★★★☆
2012	57.6	58 of 126	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2024	17.9	55 of 63	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.7	38 of 54	29.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2024	25.4	52 of 63	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	58.7	19 of 54	64.8%	★★★☆☆

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 (2024)17th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2024)13th percentile~ school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading44%+4 vs state

Math34%-6 vs state

Science34%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Northwood 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
Northwood High School	Public	7-12	420 Trojan Rd	Northwood	58267	Grand Forks County	Northwood 129	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 587-5221	160	13	12.7	26.9%	154 (96.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	60.8	41^st of 125 public high schools	67.2%		16.2	107^th of 122 public high schools	12.3%	66	34.5	34.5	44.5	44.5	34.5	34.5	$12,246	$521	$11,725
Hatton Eielson High School	Public	7-12	503 4th St	Hatton	58240	Traill County	Hatton Eielson 7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 543-3455	74	11	6.8	20.3%	65 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	69.6	29^th of 125 public high schools	76.8%		90	6^th of 122 public high schools	95.1%	23	44.5	44.5	74.5	74.5	20.0	20.0	$16,604	$1,027	$15,577
Larimore High School	Public	7-12	300 Booth Ave	Larimore	58251	Grand Forks County	Larimore 44	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 343-2366	204	17	12.3	21.6%	171 (83.8%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.9%)	47.2	60^th of 125 public high schools	52.0%		12.5	116^th of 122 public high schools	4.9%	56	24.0	24.0	49.0	49.0	29.0	29.0	$10,301	$43	$10,258
Finley-Sharon High School	Public	7-12	201 3rd St	Finley	58230	Steele County	Finley-Sharon 19	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 524-2420	35	9	3.8	48.6%	29 (82.9%)	2 (5.7%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	39.1	73^rd of 125 public high schools	41.6%					(n/a)	20.0	20.0	54.5	54.5	20.0	20.0	$26,911	$1,188	$25,722
May-Port Cg High School	Public	9-12	900 Main St W	Mayville	58257	Traill County	May-Port Cg 14	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 788-2281	143	16	9.2	18.9%	126 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	30.1	90^th of 125 public high schools	28.0%		21.9	97^th of 122 public high schools	20.5%	7	19.0	19.0	39.0	39.0	24.0	24.0	$11,119	$00	$11,119

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 Northwood High School

What is the racial makeup of Northwood High School?

Students at Northwood High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Northwood High School a good school?

Northwood High School ranks 41^st of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Northwood High School?

Northwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northwood Elementary School

What district is Northwood High School in?

Northwood 129

How many students attend Northwood High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 160 students attended Northwood 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.