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South Heart High School vs. Dickinson High School

Should you attend South Heart High School or Dickinson 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
South Heart High School
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Dickinson High School
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 172 students in grades 7-12, South Heart High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,060 students in grades 9-12, Dickinson 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 33% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
172 students
1,060 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Heart 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 Dickinson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Heart High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dickinson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Heart 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 Dickinson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Heart High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dickinson 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

#215 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
#333 out of 461 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Heart High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dickinson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(22-23 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Heart High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dickinson 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in ND)
42%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Heart High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dickinson 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in ND)
46%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Heart High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dickinson 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 30% in ND)(22-23 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 1% in ND)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Heart High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dickinson 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 South Heart High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dickinson High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
29
-
Grade 9 Students
33
296
Grade 10 Students
26
297
Grade 11 Students
30
231
Grade 12 Students
26
236

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Heart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dickinson 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Heart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Heart 9 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dickinson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dickinson 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.
% Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Heart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dickinson 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
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Heart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dickinson 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
92%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Heart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dickinson 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
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Heart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dickinson 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.
0.15
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Heart High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dickinson 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
3%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Heart High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dickinson 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
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Heart High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Heart 9 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 Dickinson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dickinson 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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