- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · White Shield, ND
White Shield High School
Federal NCES profile for White Shield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381968000808
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Shield High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Dakota schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 57
- students enrolled
White Shield High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White Shield 85 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381968000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
White Shield High School grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+27.5%).
Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 381968000808 · White Shield, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 8.1:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: White Shield Elementary School (117 students)
White Shield High School grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+27.5%). Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How White Shield High School compares
White Shield 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 46% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 20% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 29 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, White Shield High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Shield 85 reports $12,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Shield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Shield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Shield 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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Shield High School
How many students attend White Shield High School?
White Shield High School has 57 students enrolled. It is a high school in White Shield, ND. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Shield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Shield High School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Shield High School?
41.2% of students at White Shield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Shield High School?
The largest demographic group at White Shield High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.5% of enrollment, in White Shield, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Shield High School?
White Shield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 White Shield 85?
Besides White Shield High School, White Shield 85 also operates White Shield Elementary School (117 students). See the White Shield 85 district page for the complete list.