South Central Alternative High School

406 S Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 103 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 45%). 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 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

South Central Alternative High School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Central Alternative High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
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(18-19)
<50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
33%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
7%
6%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
50%
73%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of South Central Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of South Central Alternative High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South Central Alternative High School often compared to?
South Central Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mandan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of South Central Alternative High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Central Alternative High School?
103 students attend South Central Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South Central Alternative High School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Alternative High School?
South Central Alternative High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Central Alternative High School offer ?
South Central Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central Alternative High School part of?
South Central Alternative High School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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