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DEL EASTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

2304 11th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801WILLISTON BASIN 7 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 10–12Non-Charter
21
Students
Total enrolled
$15,039
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 20% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 21 students in grades 10–12 in Williston, North Dakota.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,039 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DEL EASTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a small high in Williston, North Dakota, serving grades 10–12 with 21 students. The district invests $15,039 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at DEL EASTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

21
Total Students
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (10–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution9 male · 12 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
57%
33%
10%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380040500915

Academic Outcomes at DEL EASTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,039Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,039
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,617
Student Support$2,857
Administration$1,805
Operations$2,256
Other$1,504
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,039 spent per student, an estimated $6,662 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
44%
State government
50.4%
Local (property tax)
43.8%
Federal programs
5.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% 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.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRICKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
Middle
BAKKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWILLISTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMISSOURI RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLASB INNOVATION ACADEMY
↓
High School
WILLISTON HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades10 – 12
Location—
CountyWilliams County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWILLISTON BASIN 7 →
Phone: (701)572-1055
NCES ID: 380040500915
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Williston 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.

More in WILLISTON BASIN 7
High
WILLISTON HIGH SCHOOL
1,363 students · 09–12
20% FRL
Mid
BAKKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
627 students · 05–06
● 60 opp28% FRL
Elem
HAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
543 students · KG–04
● 60 opp31% FRL
Mid
WILLISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
485 students · 07–08
● 60 opp27% FRL
Elem
MCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
423 students · KG–04
● 60 opp35% FRL
Mid
MISSOURI RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
381 students · 03–08
● 60 opp27% FRL
Elem
RICKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
351 students · KG–04
● 60 opp19% FRL
Elem
WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
338 students · KG–04
● 60 opp25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2304 11th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801
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.