- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Heart, ND
South Heart High School
Federal NCES profile for South Heart High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381713000593
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Heart High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in South Heart · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Heart High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Heart High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in South Heart, ND.
School address
District: South Heart 9 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381713000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Heart High School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 381713000593 · South Heart, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 11.3:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Heart Elementary School (257 students)
South Heart High School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
South Heart High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Heart El
South Heart Elementary School
257 students
- This school
South Heart High School
180 students
- South Heart Hi 7
South Heart High Virtual Academy
7 students
What this shows South Heart High School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Heart High School compares
South Heart 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 73% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$14,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, South Heart High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for South Heart 9 reports $14,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Heart High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Heart Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Heart High Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Heart High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in South Heart
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Heart High School
How many students attend South Heart High School?
South Heart High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Heart, ND. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Heart High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Heart High School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 South Heart High School?
7.6% of students at South Heart High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Heart High School?
The largest demographic group at South Heart High School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in South Heart, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Heart High School?
South Heart High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
How does South Heart High School rank among schools in South Heart?
By Resource Investment Index, South Heart High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in South Heart, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Heart 9?
Besides South Heart High School, South Heart 9 also operates South Heart Elementary School (257 students) and South Heart High Virtual Academy (7 students). See the South Heart 9 district page for the complete list.