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 117 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 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dakota High School's student population of 117 students has declined by 23% 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
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota High School is 0.63, 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.
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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
18%
5%
White
57%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
117 students attend Dakota High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dakota High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota High School?
Dakota High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
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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