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Mandan High School vs. South Central Alternative High School

Should you attend Mandan High School or South Central Alternative High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mandan High School
905 8th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
South Central Alternative High School
406 S Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,152 students in grades 9-12, Mandan 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 28% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, South Central Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% 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 <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 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,152 students
118 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mandan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Central Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mandan High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Central Alternative High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mandan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Central Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mandan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mandan 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Central Alternative High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bismarck 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#383 out of 449 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mandan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
28%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
<50%
(Top 30% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mandan 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Central Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bismarck 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in ND)(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mandan 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Central Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bismarck 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mandan 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Central Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bismarck 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 20% in ND)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mandan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mandan 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Central Alternative High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bismarck 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mandan High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Central Alternative High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
319
19
Grade 10 Students
283
28
Grade 11 Students
280
43
Grade 12 Students
270
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mandan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mandan 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Central Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bismarck 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mandan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mandan 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Central Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bismarck 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mandan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mandan 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Central Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bismarck 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mandan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mandan 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Central Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bismarck 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mandan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mandan 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Central Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bismarck 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mandan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mandan 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Central Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bismarck 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mandan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mandan 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Central Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bismarck 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mandan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mandan 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Central Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bismarck 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mandan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mandan 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Central Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bismarck 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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