SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a small high in Dickinson, North Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 29 students. The district invests $16,051 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 10% 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 SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Outcomes at SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 68th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- 6.9:1 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 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 70% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
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.
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About this school and the data on this page
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.