- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fargo, ND
Dakota High School
Federal NCES profile for Dakota High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380678000211
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota High School has class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Dakota High School grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 9.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 380678000211 · Fargo, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 14.1:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students)
Dakota High School grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 9.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Dakota High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fargo Davies H
Fargo Davies High School
1,277 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,110 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
992 students
- South High Sch
South High School
898 students
- Ben Franklin M
Ben Franklin Middle School
873 students
- This school 127
Dakota High School
127 students
What this shows Dakota High School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota High School compares
Dakota High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▲ 20% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 76% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Dakota High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fargo 1 reports $17,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dakota High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Davies High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Fargo
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fargo Davies High School
Standard public school
1,277 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
North High School
Standard public school
1,110 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
898 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
Standard public school
113 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dakota High School
How many students attend Dakota High School?
Dakota High School has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota High School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dakota High School?
33.9% of students at Dakota High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota High School?
The largest demographic group at Dakota High School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota High School?
Dakota High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dakota High School rank among high schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in Fargo 1?
Besides Dakota High School, Fargo 1 also operates Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students), North High School (1,110 students), and Discovery Middle School (992 students). See the Fargo 1 district page for the complete list.