Enrollment
180
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Heart High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Heart High School
South Heart High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in South Heart, North Dakota, enrolling 180 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the North Dakota average.
With 180 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Heart 9 spends $14,168 per pupil, 23% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 56 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 180 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among South Heart's public schools, it stands alongside South Heart Elementary School (257 students): South Heart High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
South Heart 9 also operates South Heart Elementary School (257 students) and South Heart High Virtual Academy (7 students) alongside South Heart High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Heart High School compares
South Heart High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Heart 9, which includes South Heart High School.
$14,168
Per student
-23%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.6%
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.
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
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~180 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in South Heart on the city page.
Is South Heart High School a good school?
South Heart High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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