DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL

DUNSEITH 1
310 3rd Ave SW
Dunseith, ND 58329
303 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
303
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    287 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: DUNSEITH 1
Phone: (701)244-5249
Website: http://www.Dunseith.K12.nd.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 83
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio