FOUR WINDS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
181 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Four Winds Community High School, located in Fort Totten, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational institution within the Spirit Lake Nation. As part of the Four Winds School District, the school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a commitment to the cultural heritage and traditions of the Dakota people. The school strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
In addition to its core academic offerings, Four Winds Community High School focuses on the holistic development of its student body by fostering a sense of community, resilience, and identity. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-engaged learning initiatives, the school seeks to address the unique needs of its students while promoting leadership and personal growth. By maintaining strong connections between the classroom and the tribal community, the school aims to empower its graduates to become active, capable contributors to both their local community and the broader world.
In addition to its core academic offerings, Four Winds Community High School focuses on the holistic development of its student body by fostering a sense of community, resilience, and identity. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-engaged learning initiatives, the school seeks to address the unique needs of its students while promoting leadership and personal growth. By maintaining strong connections between the classroom and the tribal community, the school aims to empower its graduates to become active, capable contributors to both their local community and the broader world.
181
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 179 |
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American Indian179 (98.9 %)
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White1 (0.6 %)
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Two or More1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | FT TOTTEN 30 |
| Phone: | (701)766-1400 |
| Website: | http://www.fourwinds.k12.nd.us |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 181 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 159 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
49
Grade 10
57
Grade 11
47
Grade 12
28
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 49 |
| Grade 10 | 57 |
| Grade 11 | 47 |
| Grade 12 | 28 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 81 | 44.8% |
| Male | 100 | 55.2% |