DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL

DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the DUNSEITH 1 school district, located in Dunseith, ND with about 267 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, DUNSEITH 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.

DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL, located in Dunseith, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Situated near the Turtle Mountains, the school operates as part of the Dunseith Public School District, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to students in the region. As a smaller rural institution, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where faculty and staff work to support the unique needs of their student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic context of North Dakota, often reflecting the values and challenges typical of rural education. Through its official website, the district provides resources for students, parents, and community members, including information on academic programming, school activities, and administrative updates. DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL remains committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding community.

For more information, contact DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL at (701) 244-5249 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 3rd Ave SW
Dunseith, ND 58329
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DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dunseith, ND with about 267 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
DUNSEITH 1
Total Students:
267
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 267 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 99% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
99.3%
White
0.7%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.