SOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
South Central Alternative High School, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. As part of the Bismarck Public School District, the institution focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and personalized atmosphere. It is tailored for students who might struggle in a conventional high school setting, offering them an opportunity to recover credits, manage unique scheduling needs, or thrive in a smaller, more individualized classroom environment.

The school emphasizes a student-centered philosophy aimed at fostering academic success, personal growth, and career readiness. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, South Central is able to provide targeted academic interventions and social-emotional support that help students navigate challenges and remain on track for graduation. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their academic journey—have access to a high school diploma and the necessary skills to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
94
Total Students
6.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White38
Hispanic5
Black4
Two or More9
American Indian36
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    38 (40.4 %)
  • American Indian
    36 (38.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (9.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (4.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: BISMARCK 1
Phone: (701)323-4520
Website: http://www.bismarckschools.org/SCHS
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 916
Grade 1020
Grade 1136
Grade 1222
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4952.1%
Male4547.9%