- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trenton, ND
Eight Mile High School
Federal NCES profile for Eight Mile High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380601000172
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eight Mile High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 105
- students enrolled
Eight Mile High School has class sizes larger than 84% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eight Mile 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380601000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Eight Mile High School grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 7.3 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 380601000172 · Trenton, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 15:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Eight Mile Elementary School (214 students)
Eight Mile High School grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE held 7.3 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Eight Mile High School compares
Eight Mile 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 30% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 84% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 43.8%
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Eight Mile High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Eight Mile 6 reports $17,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eight Mile High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Mile Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eight Mile High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eight Mile High School
How many students attend Eight Mile High School?
Eight Mile High School has 105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trenton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eight Mile High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eight Mile High School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eight Mile High School?
36.6% of students at Eight Mile High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eight Mile High School?
The largest demographic group at Eight Mile High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.8% of enrollment, in Trenton, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eight Mile High School?
Eight Mile High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Eight Mile 6?
Besides Eight Mile High School, Eight Mile 6 also operates Eight Mile Elementary School (214 students). See the Eight Mile 6 district page for the complete list.