Serving 910 students in grades 9-12, South 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 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 910 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 20% in ND)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
South High School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South High School is 0.56, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend South High School?
910 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South High School part of?
I attended south high for all four years of high school. My time here at south was honestly the best four-year span of my life. High a high diversity population lead me to understand what the real world is truly like. The teachers and staff are also exceptional. Dr. Bertch is arguably the best leader of education in the state. His high standards to strive for excellence is what is currently pushing me on my way to med school. Besides the academics, the school also exceeds in many other aspects from the arts to athletics. Mr. Tackling is one of the most renown music educators in the state. He has lead south high bands to countless awards. Athletically, South high school has also set the benchmark for North Dakota athletics. South currently holds the most state championships in the state. Also, numerous athletes go on to play at top-tier institutions in the fall after they graduate. All and all, South High is arguably the top school in North Dakota.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Toby
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 910 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
