Dakota High School is a public high school located in Fargo, North Dakota. It currently serves about 130 students in grades 11 through 12 and is a part of the Fargo Public Schools system.
Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, Dakota 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% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodrow Wilson Alternative High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fargo school district, covering approximately 60.4 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota High School's student population of 127 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
19%
5%
White
51%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota High School?
The graduation rate of Dakota High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dakota High School?
127 students attend Dakota High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dakota High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota High School?
Dakota High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dakota High School offer ?
Dakota High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dakota High School part of?
Dakota High School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Dakota High School located?
Dakota High School is located in the Carl Ben neighborhood of Fargo, ND. There are 2 other public schools located in Carl Ben.
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