- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381717000875
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
South Prairie High School grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 381717000875 · Minot, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 11.9:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Prairie Elementary School (411 students)
South Prairie High School grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How South Prairie High School compares
South Prairie 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
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.
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
District finance for South Prairie 70 reports $12,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~155 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), up 15.
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 50/100 (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).
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.
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.