White Shield School serves 185 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Shield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
White Shield School's student population of 185 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Shield School is 0.00, 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)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
100%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Shield School?
The graduation rate of White Shield School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend White Shield School?
185 students attend White Shield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of White Shield School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Shield School?
White Shield School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does White Shield School offer ?
White Shield School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Shield School part of?
White Shield School is part of White Shield School District.
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