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ROUGHRIDER HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY

979 13th Ave W, Dickinson, ND 58601DICKINSON 1
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
14
Students
Total enrolled
$16,051
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
12% vs nat'l
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
27% vs nat'l
68/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
37% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 14 students in grades 09–12 in Dickinson, North Dakota.
12% above average funding
District spends $16,051 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 68th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROUGHRIDER HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY is a small high in Dickinson, North Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 14 students. The district invests $16,051 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 68/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at ROUGHRIDER HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY

14
Total Students
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution5 male · 9 female
36%
64%
Male 36%Female 64%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
79%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Multiracial7%
Native American7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380003800932

Academic Outcomes at ROUGHRIDER HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 68th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,051Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,051
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,062
Student Support$3,050
Administration$1,926
Operations$2,408
Other$1,605
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,051 spent per student, an estimated $7,111 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
36%
State government
49.9%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal programs
14.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (68/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyStark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (701)456-0030
NCES ID: 380003800932
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dickinson seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
979 13th Ave W, Dickinson, ND 58601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.