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South High School
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  • Public
  • FARGO, ND

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade C+
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

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South High School is an above average, public school located in FARGO, ND. It has 889 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
37%
Percent Proficient - Math
27%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1100
14 responses
Average ACT
25
185 responses
AP Enrollment
21%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$52,604
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$681
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$204,934
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
71%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responses
Poll
57%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 48 responses
  • Music and plays
    29%
  • I love our student section's cheers
    23%
  • Variety
    19%
  • Academic Pride
    13%
  • Football/Hockey Games
    13%
  • Homecoming
    2%
  • Pep rallies
    2%

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
889
Free or Reduced Lunch
22%
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 25 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 25 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 25 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$79,813
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.2%
56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 32 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 32 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 32 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$15,382 / year
National
$12,239
84%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 38 responses
45%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 38 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 38 responses

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