THOMPSON HIGH SCHOOL

www.thompson.k12.nd.us

280 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Thompson High School, located in Thompson, North Dakota, serves as the educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the Thompson Public School District. As a smaller, rural institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community support. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, serving as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members to access academic calendars, faculty information, and district policies. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values while integrating modern learning tools, Thompson High School strives to provide a stable and enriching environment that encourages student growth and development within the small-town setting of Thompson.

280

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMPSON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	4
Black	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
258 (92.1%)
Two or More
13 (4.6%)
Hispanic
4 (1.4%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	THOMPSON 61
Phone:	(701)599-2765
Website:	http://www.thompson.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 46

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 36