Enrollment
97
High
DISTRICT 124 · STATE 220
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WISHEK 19·NCES 382019000707
WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL
200 S Badger St, Wishek, ND 58495 · (701) 452-2892 · McIntosh County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL97 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
10.1:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
26 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 | 17 | 18% |
| Grade 8 | 14 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 22 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 16 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 17 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 11 | 11% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · 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 WISHEK 19. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL this school | 97 | 26.8% | N/A |
| NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL Cando | 76 | 25.0% | N/A |
| HARVEY HIGH SCHOOL Harvey | 183 | 32.2% | N/A |
| ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL Alexander | 114 | 32.5% | N/A |
| HETTINGER HIGH SCHOOL Hettinger | 122 | 24.6% | N/A |
| PARK RIVER AREA HIGH SCHOOL Park River | 195 | 29.7% | 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 WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 97 | #95 of 168 |
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
97
+12 (+14%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 123
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 17.0:1
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 | 97 | 9.6 | 10.1:1 | 27% (26) |
| 2023-24 | 96 | 9.6 | 10.0:1 | 34% (33) |
| 2022-23 | 92 | 5.7 | 16.3:1 | 46% (42) |
| 2020-21 | 85 | 5 | 17.0:1 | 47% (40) |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 5.7 | 13.6:1 | 43% (33) |
| 2015-16 | 93 | 5 | 18.6:1 | 40% (37) |
| 2010-11 | 108 | 7 | 15.4:1 | 39% (42) |
| 2000-01 | 138 | 11 | 12.6:1 | 43% (59) |
| 1990-91 | 123 | 10 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 26% (77 to 97); teachers up 70% (5.7 to 9.6).
About WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL
WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL, a low-enrollment high school, is located in Wishek, North Dakota. Total enrollment is 97 students, and the grades served are 7 through 12. That is 56% below the average of about 220 students for high schools in North Dakota.
WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL is among 2 schools run by WISHEK 19, which serves 247 students.
The share of students at WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL who are White is 90%. Other students are 7% Hispanic and 2% Asian. McIntosh County residents are about 92% White, a similar share. A diversity index of 19% means there is a 19% chance two randomly chosen students at WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL are from different groups.
The school's 9.6 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The average for high schools in North Dakota is 16.1:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. At WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL, 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
Census data for McIntosh County show median household income comes to about $64,419, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. There are 6 public schools in the county, enrolling about 395, WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL among them.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL from the closest public school, WISHEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased 14%. By 2024-25, the school had 10.1 students per teacher, compared with 17.0 in 2020-21.
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McIntosh County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,497
Census ACS
Median income
$64,419
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
395 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- WISHEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 150
- ASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL17.4 mi · 74
- ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL17.4 mi · 47
- NAPOLEON HIGH SCHOOL20.1 mi · 107
- NAPOLEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL20.1 mi · 139
- ZEELAND HIGH SCHOOL24.0 mi · 14
Frequently asked questions
About WISHEK HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL?
WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 97 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL serve?
WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 07-12.
How many teachers does WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL have?
WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
What is the student diversity at WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.
Who oversees WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL?
WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by WISHEK 19 in McIntosh County.
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