Enrollment
161
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Rockford, ND
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School
Federal NCES profile for New Rockford-Sheyenne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380005900491
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Dakota schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School has class sizes larger than 70% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380005900491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Rockford-Sheyenne High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Rockford, North Dakota, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 161 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 spends $13,132 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among New Rockford's public schools, it stands alongside New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School (188 students): New Rockford-Sheyenne High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
Its district, New Rockford-Sheyenne 2, also runs New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School (188 students).
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 New Rockford-Sheyenne High School compares
New Rockford-Sheyenne 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 33% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 70% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$13,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 85.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, New Rockford-Sheyenne High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Rockford-Sheyenne 2, which includes New Rockford-Sheyenne High School.
$13,132
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.0%
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 New Rockford-Sheyenne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Rockford-Sheyenne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in New Rockford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Rockford-Sheyenne High School
How many students attend New Rockford-Sheyenne High School?
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Rockford, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School?
18.9% of students at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Rockford-Sheyenne High School?
The largest demographic group at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in New Rockford, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Rockford-Sheyenne High School?
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is New Rockford-Sheyenne High School a good school?
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 New Rockford-Sheyenne 2?
Besides New Rockford-Sheyenne High School, New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 also operates New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School (188 students). See the New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 district page for the complete list.
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