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SOUTH HEART 9

North Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
406
Students
$14,769
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
10.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

SOUTH HEART 9 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 406 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,769 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 11% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are strong, with a district median of 74/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTH HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06241
SOUTH HEART ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL ACADEMYKG–060
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTH HEART HIGH SCHOOL07–12158
SOUTH HEART HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY07–127
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,769Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
47%
State
44.8%
Local (property tax)
46.5%
Federal
8.7%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
406
Students
11%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score74/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 11% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
High opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 74/100, well above the national median of 50 — a positive signal for long-term mobility outcomes.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SOUTH HEART 9?
SOUTH HEART 9 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 406 students.
What is the graduation rate for SOUTH HEART 9?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SOUTH HEART 9 spend per student?
SOUTH HEART 9 spends $14,769 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SOUTH HEART 9?
11% of students in SOUTH HEART 9 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SOUTH HEART 9?
No, SOUTH HEART 9 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SOUTH HEART 9 serve?
SOUTH HEART 9 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SOUTH HEART 9?
The median opportunity score across schools in SOUTH HEART 9 is 74/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.