- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williston, ND
Williston High School
Federal NCES profile for Williston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380040500914
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williston High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Williston High School has class sizes larger than 82% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williston High School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Williston, ND.
School address
District: Williston Basin 7 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040500914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Williston High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 380040500914 · Williston, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,370 enr · 14.7:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bakken Elementary School (627 students)
Williston High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Williston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Williston High School
1,370 students
- Bakken Element
Bakken Elementary School
627 students
- Hagan Elementa 486
Hagan Elementary School
486 students
- Williston Midd 485
Williston Middle School
485 students
- Mcvay Elementa 449
Mcvay Elementary School
449 students
- Missouri Ridge 397
Missouri Ridge Middle School
397 students
What this shows Williston High School reports 1,370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williston High School compares
Williston High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 46% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,370 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,370
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$13,026
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
256
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Williston High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Williston Basin 7 reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakken Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hagan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcvay Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Missouri Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Williston
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williston High School
How many students attend Williston High School?
Williston High School has 1,370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williston, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,363 (2022-23) → 1,353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston High School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williston High School?
15.1% of students at Williston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williston High School?
The largest demographic group at Williston High School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Williston, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williston High School?
Williston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Williston High School rank among public schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williston High School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Williston, 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 Williston on the city page.
What other schools are in Williston Basin 7?
Besides Williston High School, Williston Basin 7 also operates Bakken Elementary School (627 students), Hagan Elementary School (486 students), and Williston Middle School (485 students). See the Williston Basin 7 district page for the complete list.