New Salem-almont High School vs. South Central Alternative High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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South Central Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 164 students in grades 7-12, New Salem-almont 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, South Central Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
164 students
118 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 461 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
<50%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
34
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-
Grade 9 Students
19
19
Grade 10 Students
28
28
Grade 11 Students
32
43
Grade 12 Students
24
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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24%
% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
1%
3%
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% White
97%
46%
% Hawaiian
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2%
% Two or more races
1%
18%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
