Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Dakota 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than 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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dakota High School's student population of 109 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
10%
6%
Black
19%
5%
White
55%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota High School's ranking?
Dakota High School is ranked #430 out of 461 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota High School?
The graduation rate of Dakota High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dakota High School?
109 students attend Dakota High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dakota High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota High School?
Dakota High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dakota High School offer ?
Dakota High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota High School part of?
Dakota High School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Dakota High School located?
Dakota High School is located in the Carl Ben neighborhood of Fargo, ND. There are 2 other public schools located in Carl Ben.
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