South Central Alternative High School
Tel:
(701)323-4520
- South Central Alternative High School serves 110 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- South Central Alternative High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 26%.
Top Placements
South Central Alternative High School places 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 20%)
School Overview
- South Central Alternative High School's student population of 110 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 110 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Central Alternative High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 454 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Central Alternative High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ND) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #154 out of 454 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 23% | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 61% | 74% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | 20-24% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bismarck 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ND Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Central Alternative High School is Bismarck High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Simle Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Liberty Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bismarck Bismarck Spec Ed Unit Special Education School
0.0 miles
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701)323-4028 0.0 n/a n/a - Bismarck Liberty Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 616 students
0.0 miles
5400 Onyx Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701)323-4320 0.0 K-5 616 - Bismarck Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 110 students
0.3 miles
613 W Avenue B
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701)323-4240 0.3 K-5 110 - Bismarck Will-moore Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 238 students
0.4 miles
400 E Avenue E
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701)323-4270 0.4 K-5 238 - Bismarck Bismarck High School Grades: 9-12 | 1145 students
0.7 miles
800 N 8th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701)323-4800 0.7 9-12 1145
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