Circle of Nations

116 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Circle of Nations is a residential middle school located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, that serves Native American students from across the United States. Operated by the Bureau of Indian Education, the school is uniquely designed to provide a supportive educational environment that integrates rigorous academics with a deep respect for indigenous cultures, traditions, and values. By offering a boarding school experience, it creates a close-knit community where students can excel academically while remaining connected to their heritage.

The school’s curriculum is centered on a holistic approach to student development, emphasizing both character education and cultural identity. In addition to core subjects like math, science, and language arts, Circle of Nations incorporates Native language instruction and cultural programming to ensure students develop a strong sense of self. With a focus on preparing youth for high school and beyond, the school strives to empower its students through a blend of modern learning strategies and the wisdom of tribal traditions in a safe, residential setting.

116

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Circle of Nations
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	116

American Indian
116 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Circle of Nations
Phone:	(701)642-3796
Website:	http://circleofnations.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
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 4 2

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 47