- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Devils Lake, ND
Devils Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Devils Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380504000126
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devils Lake High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Devils Lake · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Devils Lake High School has class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devils Lake High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Devils Lake, ND.
School address
District: Devils Lake 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380504000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Devils Lake High School grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 380504000126 · Devils Lake, ND High · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 17.3:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (536 students)
Devils Lake High School grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Devils Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Devils Lake High School
552 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
536 students
- Sweetwater Ele
Sweetwater Elementary School
269 students
- Prairie View E
Prairie View Elementary School
262 students
- Minnie H Kinde 167
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
167 students
What this shows Devils Lake High School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Devils Lake High School compares
Devils Lake High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▲ 4% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 93% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Devils Lake High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Devils Lake 1 reports $14,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Devils Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnie H Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Devils Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Devils Lake High School
How many students attend Devils Lake High School?
Devils Lake High School has 552 students enrolled. It is a high school in Devils Lake, ND. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devils Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Devils Lake High School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Devils Lake High School?
29.4% of students at Devils Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Devils Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Devils Lake High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Devils Lake, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devils Lake High School?
Devils Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Devils Lake High School rank among public schools in Devils Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Devils Lake High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Devils Lake, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Devils Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Devils Lake 1?
Besides Devils Lake High School, Devils Lake 1 also operates Central Middle School (536 students), Sweetwater Elementary School (269 students), and Prairie View Elementary School (262 students). See the Devils Lake 1 district page for the complete list.