Serving 58 students in grades 7-12, Pingree-buchanan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pingree-buchanan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pingree-buchanan High School's student population of 58 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pingree-buchanan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pingree-buchanan High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
5%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pingree-buchanan High School's ranking?
Pingree-buchanan High School is ranked #357 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pingree-buchanan High School?
The graduation rate of Pingree-buchanan High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pingree-buchanan High School?
58 students attend Pingree-buchanan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pingree-buchanan High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pingree-buchanan High School?
Pingree-buchanan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pingree-buchanan High School offer ?
Pingree-buchanan High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pingree-buchanan High School part of?
Pingree-buchanan High School is part of Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District.
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