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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 20-24% (Btm 50% in ND)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
The diversity score of South Central Alternative High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What schools are South Central Alternative High School often compared to?
South Central Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mandan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of South Central Alternative High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Central Alternative High School?
118 students attend South Central Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Central Alternative High School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Alternative High School?
South Central Alternative High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Central Alternative High School offer ?
South Central Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central Alternative High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
