Enrollment
155
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Minot, ND
South Prairie High School
Federal NCES profile for South Prairie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381717000875
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Prairie High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Prairie 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 Prairie High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Minot, ND.
School address
District: South Prairie 70 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381717000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Prairie High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Prairie High School
South Prairie High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Minot, North Dakota, enrolling 155 students.
At 11.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 155 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 9 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Prairie 70 spends $13,166 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Minot's high schools, it stands alongside Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students): South Prairie High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 18.4:1).
Its district, South Prairie 70, also runs South Prairie Elementary School (411 students).
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 Prairie High School compares
South Prairie 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 44% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$13,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors18.0 FTE
Per 9 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
- 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 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, South Prairie High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Prairie 70, which includes South Prairie High School.
$13,166
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 54.0%
Federal 11.7%
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 Prairie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Prairie Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Prairie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Minot
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Magic City Campus High School
Standard public school
1,086 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Central Campus School
Standard public school
1,085 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
Standard public school
50 students 5:1 students per teacher
Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy
Standard public school
19 students
Similar high 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 (~155 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Prairie High School
How many students attend South Prairie High School?
South Prairie High School has 155 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minot, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Prairie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Prairie High School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Prairie High School?
15.9% of students at South Prairie 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 Prairie High School?
The largest demographic group at South Prairie High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Minot, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Prairie High School?
South Prairie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Prairie High School rank among high schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, South Prairie High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Minot, 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 Minot on the city page.
Is South Prairie High School a good school?
South Prairie High School earns 42/100 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 Prairie 70?
Besides South Prairie High School, South Prairie 70 also operates South Prairie Elementary School (411 students). See the South Prairie 70 district page for the complete list.
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