DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 school district, located in Petersburg, ND with about 127 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary school located in Petersburg, North Dakota, serving as an educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, focusing on providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention from faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for success in both higher education and the workforce, often leveraging the close-knit nature of the district to maintain strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents.
Beyond its academic curriculum, DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL plays an essential role in the social life of the Petersburg area. Like many rural North Dakota schools, it acts as a central gathering point, hosting extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and community events that bring the district together. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student development through sports and clubs, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and community responsibility in its students, ensuring that they remain well-connected to their roots even as they prepare for the future.
For more information, contact DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL at (701) 345-8233 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Petersburg, ND with about 127 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1
- Total Students:
- 127
- Teachers:
- 13.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 127 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.