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WILLISTON BASIN 7

North Dakota · Public School District
13
Schools
5,292
Students
$15,039
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
23.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

WILLISTON BASIN 7 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 5,292 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $15,039 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 60/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ASB INNOVATION ACADEMY05–08265
BAKKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL05–06627
MISSOURI RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL03–08381
WILLISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08485
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DEL EASTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL10–1221
WILLISTON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,363
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,039Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
44%
State
50.4%
Local (property tax)
43.8%
Federal
5.8%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,292
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score60/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WILLISTON BASIN 7?
WILLISTON BASIN 7 has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,292 students.
How much does WILLISTON BASIN 7 spend per student?
WILLISTON BASIN 7 spends $15,039 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WILLISTON BASIN 7?
24% of students in WILLISTON BASIN 7 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WILLISTON BASIN 7?
No, WILLISTON BASIN 7 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WILLISTON BASIN 7 serve?
WILLISTON BASIN 7 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WILLISTON BASIN 7?
The median opportunity score across schools in WILLISTON BASIN 7 is 60/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.