- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gwinner, ND
North Sargent High School
Federal NCES profile for North Sargent High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381429000505
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Sargent High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Dakota schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 64
- students enrolled
North Sargent High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Sargent 3 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381429000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Sargent High School grew from 55 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 381429000505 · Gwinner, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 8:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sargent Elementary School (131 students)
North Sargent High School grew from 55 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How North Sargent High School compares
North Sargent 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 3% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 19% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 64 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, North Sargent High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North Sargent 3 reports $19,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Sargent High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sargent Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Sargent High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Sargent High School
How many students attend North Sargent High School?
North Sargent High School has 64 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gwinner, ND. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Sargent High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Sargent High School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Sargent High School?
27.3% of students at North Sargent High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Sargent High School?
The largest demographic group at North Sargent High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Gwinner, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Sargent High School?
North Sargent High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Sargent 3?
Besides North Sargent High School, North Sargent 3 also operates North Sargent Elementary School (131 students). See the North Sargent 3 district page for the complete list.