Enrollment
304
High
DISTRICT 295 · STATE 220
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RUGBY 5·NCES 381613000563
RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL
1123 S Main Ave, Rugby, ND 58368 · (701) 776-5201 · Pierce County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL304 STUDENTS
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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
12.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
70 students
DISTRICT 28% · 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 | 54 | 18% |
| Grade 8 | 50 | 16% |
| Grade 9 | 41 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 65 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 42 | 14% |
| Grade 12 | 52 | 17% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · 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 RUGBY 5. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL this school | 304 | 23.0% | N/A |
| BOTTINEAU JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Bottineau | 320 | 25.3% | N/A |
| HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL Hillsboro | 235 | 23.0% | N/A |
| VELVA HIGH SCHOOL Velva | 222 | 22.1% | N/A |
| LANGDON AREA HIGH SCHOOL Langdon | 181 | 19.9% | N/A |
| WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOL Wahpeton | 364 | 27.2% | 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 RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 304 | #27 of 168 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #15 of 45 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.6% | #33 of 45 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 23.0% | #52 of 90 |
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
304
+23 (+8%) vs 2020
-23% since 1990-91, when it was 397
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 11.7:1
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 | 304 | 24.3 | 12.5:1 | 23% (70) |
| 2023-24 | 305 | 24.3 | 12.6:1 | 19% (57) |
| 2022-23 | 297 | 24.3 | 12.2:1 | 20% (59) |
| 2020-21 | 281 | 24 | 11.7:1 | 18% (51) |
| 2017-18 | 166 | 17.7 | 9.4:1 | 37% (62) |
| 2015-16 | 167 | 17 | 9.8:1 | 32% (53) |
| 2010-11 | 297 | 24 | 12.4:1 | 29% (87) |
| 2000-01 | 389 | 30 | 13.0:1 | 28% (108) |
| 1990-91 | 397 | 33 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 83% (166 to 304); teachers up 37% (17.7 to 24.3).
About RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL
RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL is a medium-sized high school in RUGBY 5, located in Rugby, North Dakota. The school's enrollment of 304 students covers grades 7 through 12. Enrollment is 38% higher than the average for high schools in North Dakota, which is about 220.
The RUGBY 5 system has 2 schools and 589 students.
About 89% of the student body at RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL is White. Other students are 5% Native American and 2% Hispanic. The county population is about 91% White, within a few points of the school. The school's diversity index is 20%, meaning two students picked at random have a 20% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teacher staffing is 24.3 full-time equivalents, or about 12.5 students per teacher. On average, high schools in North Dakota have 16.1:1, compared with 12.5:1 here. About 23% of students, or 70, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
County data help place the school in context: in Pierce County, the median household income is $59,365, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 28%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. In all, Pierce County has 2 public schools and roughly 589 students.
The shortest distance from RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL to another public school is about 0.6 miles, to RUGBY ELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL is coded as Rural: Remote in federal locale data.
RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment grew from 281 in 2020-21 to 304 in 2024-25.
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Pierce County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,928
Census ACS
Median income
$59,365
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2
589 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- RUGBY ELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 285
- TGU-TOWNER HIGH SCHOOL18.7 mi · 75
- TGU-TOWNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL18.7 mi · 154
- ROLETTE HIGH SCHOOL22.1 mi · 51
- ROLETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL22.1 mi · 78
- LEEDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL26.2 mi · 96
Frequently asked questions
About RUGBY HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL?
RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 304 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL serve?
RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 12.5:1 students per teacher at RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL?
At RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 89% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL?
RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by RUGBY 5 in Pierce County.
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