- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dickinson, ND
Southwest Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380003800156
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Community High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 48
- students enrolled
Southwest Community High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Community High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dickinson, ND.
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003800156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Southwest Community High School grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+24.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 380003800156 · Dickinson, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson High School (1,022 students)
Southwest Community High School grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+24.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Southwest Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson High
Dickinson High School
1,022 students
- Dickinson Midd
Dickinson Middle School
944 students
- Prairie Rose E
Prairie Rose Elementary School
490 students
- Lincoln Elemen 387
Lincoln Elementary School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem 370
Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- This school 48
Southwest Community High School
48 students
What this shows Southwest Community High School reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Community High School compares
Southwest Community 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,504
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Southwest Community High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Dickinson 1 reports $14,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Dickinson
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Community High School
How many students attend Southwest Community High School?
Southwest Community High School has 48 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dickinson, ND. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Community High School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Community High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Community High School?
Southwest Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest Community High School rank among high schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Community High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson 1?
Besides Southwest Community High School, Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students), Dickinson Middle School (944 students), and Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students). See the Dickinson 1 district page for the complete list.