Wishek 19 School District

200 S Badger St
Wishek, ND 58495
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 247 students in Wishek 19 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Wishek 19 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
247 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wishek 19 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#111 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
39%
40-44%
44%
40-49%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,879 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,215
$17,517
Spending / Student
$14,879
$17,519

Best Wishek 19 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wishek High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Badger St
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wishek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Badger St
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wishek 19 School District?
Wishek 19 School District manages 2 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of Wishek 19 School District?
Wishek 19 School District is ranked #111 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wishek 19 School District?
91% of Wishek 19 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wishek 19 School District?
Wishek 19 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Wishek 19 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,879 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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