Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, Fordville-lankin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ND)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fordville-lankin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fordville-lankin High School's student population of 15 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fordville-lankin High School is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fordville-lankin High School?
The graduation rate of Fordville-lankin High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fordville-lankin High School?
15 students attend Fordville-lankin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fordville-lankin High School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fordville-lankin High School?
Fordville-lankin High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fordville-lankin High School offer ?
Fordville-lankin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fordville-lankin High School part of?
Fordville-lankin High School is part of Fordville-Lankin 5 School District.
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