Enrollment
38
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 380003800932
Roughrider High Virtual Academy — Dickinson, ND
Federal NCES profile for Roughrider High Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roughrider High Virtual Academy compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Roughrider High Virtual Academy reports 38 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 422 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dickinson 1 spends $16,043 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.7% from local sources (property taxes), 49.9% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Roughrider High Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 75% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,043
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 422 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.
Overview
Enrollment 38 Top 12% in North Dakota — larger than 88% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 380003800932
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 422:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickinson 1, which includes Roughrider High Virtual Academy.
$16,043
Per student
-28%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 49.9%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Roughrider High Virtual Academy
How many students attend Roughrider High Virtual Academy?
Roughrider High Virtual Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dickinson, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roughrider High Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roughrider High Virtual Academy is 14:1, which is 20% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roughrider High Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roughrider High Virtual Academy is White at 84.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roughrider High Virtual Academy?
Roughrider High Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.