Southern High School (Closed 2023)

Southern High School serves 109 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ND)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southern 8 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southern High School?
109 students attend Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southern High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern High School?
Southern High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Southern High School offer ?
Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Southern High School part of?
Southern High School is part of Southern 8 School District.

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