Serving 153 students in grades 6-12, Kenmare 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenmare High School's student population of 153 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenmare High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenmare High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenmare High School's ranking?
Kenmare High School is ranked #430 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Kenmare High School often compared to?
Kenmare High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berthold High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenmare High School?
The graduation rate of Kenmare High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kenmare High School?
153 students attend Kenmare High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kenmare High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenmare High School?
Kenmare High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kenmare High School offer ?
Kenmare High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenmare High School part of?
Kenmare High School is part of Kenmare 28 School District.
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