Serving 41 students in grades 7-12, Finley-sharon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Finley-sharon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Finley-sharon High School's student population of 41 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Finley-sharon High School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finley-sharon High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finley-sharon High School's ranking?
Finley-sharon High School is ranked #57 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Finley-sharon High School?
The graduation rate of Finley-sharon High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Finley-sharon High School?
41 students attend Finley-sharon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Finley-sharon High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finley-sharon High School?
Finley-sharon High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Finley-sharon High School offer ?
Finley-sharon High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Finley-sharon High School part of?
Finley-sharon High School is part of Finley-Sharon 19 School District.
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