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Velva High School

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Velva High School ranks 83 rd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

83^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 34% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Velva High School is a public high school located in Velva, North Dakota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 210 students. This school is part of the Velva 1 School District, which is ranked 61 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Velva High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in North Dakota, with rankings ranging from 21 to 83 out of over 120 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79% of Velva High School's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in NDSA Reading and Science, compared to the state averages of 43% and 45%, respectively. Additionally, Velva High School has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, with 100% of students graduating in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years.

Velva High School's spending per student has seen a steady increase, from $9,808 in the 2018-2019 school year to $12,812 in the 2021-2022 school year. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 13.7 students per teacher over the past three school years. When compared to nearby schools, such as South Prairie High School and Surrey High School, Velva High School outperforms them in academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates, though its spending per student is higher.

222

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,449

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790

(701) 338-2022

District: Velva 1

Feeder schools for Velva High School:

Elementary:

Velva Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 49th percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

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

Worth a look

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

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg43%

North Dakota avg40%

83^rd of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 44 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 134Velva 1 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	61.6	56 of 136	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.1	41 of 135	69.6%	★★★★☆
2012	76.7	10 of 124	91.9%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	34.8	83 of 125	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	92.0	2 of 122	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	69.2	33 of 125	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	27 of 121	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	61.6	39 of 118	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2020	74.9	21 of 117	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	74.9	21 of 117	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	42.6	83 of 120	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.7	51 of 114	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.1	60 of 118	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.4	24 of 105	77.1%	★★★★☆
2014	74.8	27 of 122	77.9%	★★★★☆
2013	87.8	4 of 122	96.7%	★★★★★
2012	87.8	8 of 126	93.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.8	27 of 65	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.3	15 of 63	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	71.0	13 of 57	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	80.9	6 of 54	88.9%	★★★★★
2021	80.7	7 of 54	87.0%	★★★★☆
2020	69.5	16 of 58	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	69.5	16 of 58	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	44.7	35 of 57	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	86.7	5 of 51	90.2%	★★★★★
2015	47.7	30 of 47	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2023	90.5	2 of 27	92.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	27.1	53 of 65	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	94.7	3 of 63	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	57.8	21 of 57	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.8	22 of 54	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.9	25 of 54	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2020	77.5	13 of 58	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	13 of 58	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	58.7	25 of 57	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.6	30 of 51	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	67.3	16 of 47	66.0%	★★★☆☆

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

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)93rd percentile+19 vs school

Female (2025)58th percentile+25 vs school

Male (2025)18th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading50%+10 vs state

Math20%-22 vs state

Science20%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Velva 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
Velva High School	Public	7-12	101 4th St W	Velva	58790	McHenry County	Velva 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 338-2022	222	16	14.1	22.1%	208 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	34.8	83^rd of 125 public high schools	33.6%		92	2^nd of 122 public high schools	98.4%	81	19.5	19.5	49.5	49.5	19.5	19.5	$12,449	$313	$12,137
Sawyer High School	Public	9-12	25 1st Ave SW	Sawyer	58781	Ward County	Sawyer 16	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 624-5167	20	4	5.0	45.0%	17 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)							$25,352	$1,911	$23,441
Tgu-Granville High School	Public	9-12	210 6th St SW	Granville	58741	McHenry County	Tgu 60	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 728-6641	39	6	7.0	28.2%	37 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.6	3^rd of 125 public high schools	97.6%					(n/a)	34.5	34.5	84.5	84.5	79.0	79.0	$19,477	$1,201	$18,276
Surrey High School	Public	7-12	200 2nd St SE	Surrey	58785	Ward County	Surrey 41	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 838-3282	206	19	10.8	14.1%	185 (89.8%)	5 (2.4%)	11 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	27.7	94^th of 125 public high schools	24.8%		57.9	39^th of 122 public high schools	68.0%	55	19.5	19.5	39.5	39.5	19.5	19.5	$12,085	$765	$11,321
South Prairie High School	Public	9-12	100 177th Ave SW	Minot	58701	Ward County	South Prairie 70	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 722-3537	155	14	11.0	23.9%	133 (85.8%)	3 (1.9%)	9 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.2%)	35.7	80^th of 125 public high schools	36.0%		72.6	25^th of 122 public high schools	79.5%	55	10.0	10.0	49.5	49.5	29.5	29.5	$11,214	$316	$10,898
Nedrose High School	Public	6-12	5705 15th Ave SE	Minot	58701	Ward County	Nedrose 4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 838-5550	292	30	9.7	43.2%	233 (79.8%)	15 (5.1%)	15 (5.1%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	74.3	24^th of 125 public high schools	80.8%		35.1	87^th of 122 public high schools	28.7%	63	29.5	29.5	69.5	69.5	39.0	39.0	$11,722	$00	$11,722

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 Velva High School

What schools feed into Velva High School?

Velva High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Velva Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Velva High School?

Students at Velva High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Velva High School in?

Velva 1

Is Velva High School a good school?

Velva High School ranks 83^rd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Velva High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 222 students attended Velva 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.