SAWYER HIGH SCHOOL

SAWYER 16
25 1st Ave SW
Sawyer, ND 58781
17 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sawyer High School, located in the small community of Sawyer, North Dakota, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the region. Operating as a compact school district, it emphasizes a tight-knit learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the development of strong character among its student body.

Academically, the school follows the North Dakota state curriculum, providing core instruction while often utilizing its size to offer unique, hands-on learning opportunities. Despite its rural setting, the district leverages technology and community resources to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential updates on district operations, athletic events, and extracurricular activities that define the "Sawyer School" experience.
17
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    14 (82.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (17.6 %)
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: SAWYER 16
Phone: (701)624-5167
Website: http://www.sawyer.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 9 4
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
VELVA HIGH SCHOOL
VELVA 1
Charter School 216 Students
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790 (5.9 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th