WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL

WHITE SHIELD 85
1300 Warrior St
White Shield, ND 58775
51 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
White Shield High School is a public school located in White Shield, North Dakota, serving as a critical educational hub for the local community and the surrounding Fort Berthold Reservation. As part of the White Shield School District, the institution is deeply rooted in the culture and heritage of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the preservation and promotion of Indigenous traditions, values, and language.

The school community is characterized by its small, close-knit environment, which allows for personalized attention and strong student-teacher relationships. In addition to core academic offerings, White Shield High School provides various extracurricular opportunities and community-focused programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. By fostering a supportive and culturally responsive atmosphere, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders who are proud of their identity and prepared to contribute meaningfully to both their tribal nation and the broader global society.
51
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    49 (96.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (2.0 %)
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: WHITE SHIELD 85
Phone: (701)743-4350
Website: http://www.white-shield.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 21
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio