South Central Alternative High School vs. New Salem-almont High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 97 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 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 165 students in grades 7-12, New Salem-almont 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
97 students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#365 out of 449 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
10-14%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
15
29
Grade 10 Students
25
19
Grade 11 Students
26
26
Grade 12 Students
31
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
24%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
1%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
54%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
1%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%