Enrollment
552
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380504000126
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Devils Lake High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Devils Lake High School
Devils Lake High School is a large high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 93% of North Dakota schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 92% of state schools at 552 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (25%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Devils Lake 1 spends $14,540 per pupil, 21% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Devils Lake 1 also operates Central Middle School (536 students) and Sweetwater Elementary School (269 students) alongside Devils Lake High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Devils Lake High School compares
Devils Lake High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Devils Lake 1, which includes Devils Lake High School.
$14,540
Per student
-21%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 60.7%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Devils Lake High School a good school?
Devils Lake High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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