Serving 172 students in grades 7-12, South Heart High School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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South Heart High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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South Heart High School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
South Heart High School ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Heart High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is South Heart High School's ranking?
South Heart High School is ranked #96 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are South Heart High School often compared to?
South Heart High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dickinson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Heart High School?
The graduation rate of South Heart High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Heart High School?
172 students attend South Heart High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Heart High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Heart High School?
South Heart 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 Heart High School offer ?
South Heart High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Heart High School part of?
South Heart High School is part of South Heart 9 School District.
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