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TIOGA HIGH SCHOOL

303 N Linda St, Tioga, ND 58852TIOGA 15 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
215
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$19,875
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
64/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 215 students in grades 07–12 in Tioga, North Dakota.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,875 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 64th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

TIOGA HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in Tioga, North Dakota, serving grades 07–12 with 215 students. The district invests $19,875 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 64/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at TIOGA HIGH SCHOOL

215
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution102 male · 113 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 27 students
Student Composition
84%
11%
Asian2%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380003900635

Academic Outcomes at TIOGA HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE80
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 64th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58852

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,875Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,875
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,745
Student Support$3,776
Administration$2,385
Operations$2,981
Other$1,988
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,875 spent per student, an estimated $8,805 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
State government
11.1%
Local (property tax)
57.3%
Federal programs
31.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $19,875/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (64/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyWilliams County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTIOGA 15 →
Phone: (701)664-3606
NCES ID: 380003900635
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tioga seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in TIOGA 15
Elem
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
308 students · PK–06
● 64 opp11% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
303 N Linda St, Tioga, ND 58852
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.