Enrollment
160
High
DISTRICT 169 · STATE 220
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHWOOD 129·NCES 381434000509
NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
420 Trojan Rd, Northwood, ND 58267 · (701) 587-5221 · Grand Forks County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL160 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
43 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 33 | 21% |
| Grade 8 | 26 | 16% |
| Grade 9 | 35 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 19 | 12% |
| Grade 11 | 26 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 21 | 13% |
Student demographics
7%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 49% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within NORTHWOOD 129. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL this school | 160 | 26.9% | N/A |
| MLS-MOHALL HIGH SCHOOL Mohall | 140 | 27.1% | N/A |
| BELFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Belfield | 122 | 23.8% | N/A |
| BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Beach | 111 | 27.9% | N/A |
| FLASHER HIGH SCHOOL Flasher | 132 | 29.5% | N/A |
| NEW SALEM-ALMONT HIGH SCHOOL New Salem | 165 | 18.8% | N/A |
Matched among North Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota | In Grand Forks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 160 | #59 of 168 | #5 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.9% | #36 of 90 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
160
+18 (+13%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 190
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 160 | 12.6 | 12.7:1 | 27% (43) |
| 2023-24 | 153 | 11.6 | 13.2:1 | 21% (32) |
| 2022-23 | 144 | 10.6 | 13.6:1 | 25% (36) |
| 2020-21 | 142 | 11 | 12.9:1 | 30% (42) |
| 2017-18 | 114 | 9.9 | 11.5:1 | 25% (28) |
| 2015-16 | 97 | 9 | 10.8:1 | 33% (32) |
| 2010-11 | 124 | 11 | 11.3:1 | 41% (51) |
| 2000-01 | 191 | 12 | 15.9:1 | 26% (49) |
| 1990-91 | 190 | 7 | 27.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 40% (114 to 160); teachers up 27% (9.9 to 12.6).
About NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school in Northwood, North Dakota. It teaches 160 students in grades 7 through 12. By comparison, high schools in North Dakota enroll about 220 students on average.
The district, NORTHWOOD 129, operates 2 schools serving 337 students.
The share of students at NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL who are White is 96%. County-wide, 83% of Grand Forks County residents are White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 7%.
For every teacher at NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, there are about 12.7 students; the school has 12.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 16.1:1 average for high schools in North Dakota, this school's ratio is lower. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 27%.
The school's county is Grand Forks County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $68,075 a year, roughly 38% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL shares Grand Forks County with 29 other public schools.
Among nearby public schools, NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within ten miles.
Locale data from NCES put NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
A 13% gain took enrollment from 142 in 2020-21 to 160 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Grand Forks County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
72,923
Census ACS
Median income
$68,075
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
9,731 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 177
- HATTON EIELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.5 mi · 83
- HATTON EIELSON HIGH SCHOOL8.5 mi · 74
- LARIMORE HIGH SCHOOL12.0 mi · 204
- LARIMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL12.4 mi · 212
- EMERADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL15.7 mi · 101
Frequently asked questions
About NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL?
NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 160 students in grades 07-12.
Is NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL have?
NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL?
At NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 96% White, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by NORTHWOOD 129.
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