Serving 210 students in grades 7-12, Velva High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Top 20% in ND)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Velva High School ranks within the top 30% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Velva High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Velva High School is ranked #113 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Velva High School?
The graduation rate of Velva High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Velva High School?
210 students attend Velva High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Velva High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velva High School?
Velva High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Velva High School offer ?
Velva High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Velva High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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