South Prairie High School

100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, South Prairie 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 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Prairie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Prairie High School's student population of 151 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Prairie 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 South Prairie High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#376 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Prairie High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Prairie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Prairie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Prairie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Prairie High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Prairie High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Prairie High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Prairie High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Prairie High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Prairie High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Prairie High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of South Prairie High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Prairie High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Prairie High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Prairie High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Prairie High School's ranking?
South Prairie High School is ranked #376 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of South Prairie High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Prairie High School?
151 students attend South Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Prairie High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Prairie High School?
South Prairie High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Prairie High School offer ?
South Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Prairie High School part of?
South Prairie High School is part of South Prairie 70 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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