Southwest Community High School

402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Southwest Community High School's student population of 38 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Southwest Community High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
(16-17)
<50%
39%
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(16-17)
<50%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
11%
6%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
76%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Southwest Community High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Southwest Community High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Community High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Community High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southwest Community High School?
38 students attend Southwest Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Southwest Community High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Community High School?
Southwest Community High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southwest Community High School offer ?
Southwest Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Community High School part of?
Southwest Community High School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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