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DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL

310 3rd Ave SW, Dunseith, ND 58329 · (701) 244-5249 · Rolette County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL278 STUDENTS
Enrollment
278
High
DISTRICT 257 · STATE 220
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.0:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
278 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
31
Grade 8
45
Grade 9
69
Grade 10
64
Grade 11
34
Grade 12
35
Student demographics
White
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 70%
Native American
27599%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15154%
Female
12746%

School pathway

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
278
+11 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
was 9.5:1
% White
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL

As a medium-sized high school in Dunseith, North Dakota, DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL hosts 278 students from grades 7 through 12, part of DUNSEITH 1. Enrollment runs roughly 26% bigger than the state mean of about 220.

DUNSEITH 1 comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 514 students; DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL is among them.

Looking at the student body, DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL records that the student body is overwhelmingly Native American (99%).

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.3:1. The state averages around 16.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Rolette County) logs that median household income runs about $59,517, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 20%. Across Rolette County's 21 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,695 students), DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.2 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has expanded 4% since 2018, when it stood at 267 (now 278).

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Rolette County at a glance

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Population
11,924
Census ACS
Median income
$59,517
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,695 students

Quick facts

School name
DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL
District
DUNSEITH 1
Address
310 3rd Ave SW, Dunseith, ND 58329
Phone
(701) 244-5249
County
Rolette County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
278
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
278 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
380546000157
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL
How many students attend DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL?
DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 278 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL serve?
DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 9.3:1 students per teacher at DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL?
DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 1% White.
What district is DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL in?
DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL is part of DUNSEITH 1.
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