Serving 189 students in grades 7-12, Surrey High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surrey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Surrey High School's student population of 189 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Surrey High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surrey High School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surrey High School's ranking?
Surrey High School is ranked #256 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Surrey High School?
The graduation rate of Surrey High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Surrey High School?
189 students attend Surrey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Surrey High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surrey High School?
Surrey High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Surrey High School offer ?
Surrey High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Surrey High School part of?
Surrey High School is part of Surrey 41 School District.
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