BEACH HIGH SCHOOL

Located at 600 N Central Avenue, in Beach, North Dakota, BEACH HIGH SCHOOL is a small four-year high school that caters to 111 students (grades 7 through 12), run under BEACH 3. Enrollment runs roughly 50% smaller than the state mean of about 220.

BEACH 3 runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 266 students. BEACH HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, BEACH HIGH SCHOOL reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (94%). Other groups include 3% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, BEACH HIGH SCHOOL logs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 6.7:1. The state averages around 16.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 28% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Golden Valley County put the typical household earns roughly $68,021 per year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Golden Valley County's 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 302 students), BEACH HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

BEACH HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around BEACH HIGH SCHOOL.

BEACH HIGH SCHOOL operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at BEACH HIGH SCHOOL has fell 28%, going from 155 students in 2018 to 111 in 2025. The White share of enrollment expanded from 86% to 94% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 8.7:1 in 2018 to 6.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.