STANDING ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Standing Rock Community School is a Title I public school that is part of the Standing Rock Community School school district, located in Fort Yates, ND with about 911 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Standing Rock Community School, located in Fort Yates, North Dakota, serves as a central educational institution for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Operating under the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the school is deeply committed to providing a K-12 education that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation and celebration of Lakota and Dakota culture, language, and heritage. By integrating traditional values into the modern curriculum, the school strives to foster a strong sense of identity and community pride among its students.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a vital hub for the local community, offering various extracurricular programs, athletics, and cultural activities. Its mission emphasizes the holistic development of students, preparing them for higher education and professional careers while ensuring they remain grounded in their ancestral traditions. As a vital resource for the reservation, Standing Rock Community School works to overcome historical challenges in education by creating a supportive, culturally responsive environment that empowers the next generation of tribal leaders.

For more information, contact Standing Rock Community School at (701) 854-3461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.