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South Prairie High School

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South Prairie High School ranks 80 th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 36% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

South Prairie High School is a public high school located in Minot, North Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 166 students. The school is part of the South Prairie 70 school district, which is ranked 84 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Prairie High School has had a fluctuating performance in state rankings, ranging from 24th to 80th out of North Dakota high schools over the past few years. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with only 10% of students proficient or better in math and 49.5% in reading for the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school has shown some strengths, such as its 10th-grade reading proficiency being higher than the state average in recent years. The school's graduation rates have also been a bright spot, generally higher than the state average, ranging from 82.4% to 97.6% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools like Des Lacs-Burlington High School and Velva High School, which generally have higher academic performance and state rankings, South Prairie High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.66% to 22.45% over the past few years. This suggests that the school may have a different student population and socioeconomic profile compared to its neighbors. Additionally, the school's increasing per-student spending and improving student-teacher ratio indicate that the district is investing in its resources and infrastructure, which could potentially lead to improved academic outcomes in the future.

155

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,214

Per pupil spending ?

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 177th Ave SW
Minot, ND 58701

(701) 722-3537

District: South Prairie 70

Feeder schools for South Prairie High School:

Elementary:

South Prairie Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2017 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2017

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Math scores 31 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg44%

North Dakota avg40%

80^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 36%▲ up 11 pts since 2017

From bottom 25% (2017) to bottom 36% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of North Dakota High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th of 134South Prairie 70 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	35.7	80 of 125	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.6	25 of 122	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	24 of 125	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	42.2	75 of 121	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.9	67 of 118	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2020	53.0	59 of 117	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.0	59 of 117	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.4	94 of 120	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.4	85 of 114	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	23.8	57 of 65	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	73.4	18 of 63	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	81.2	6 of 57	89.5%	★★★★★
2022	61.7	15 of 54	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	28.6	42 of 54	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2020	25.4	49 of 58	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.4	49 of 58	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.3	50 of 57	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	47.7	30 of 51	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2017	93.2	1 of 22	95.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	73.7	14 of 65	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	48.0	31 of 63	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.3	18 of 57	68.4%	★★★★☆
2022	35.5	37 of 54	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.2	16 of 54	70.4%	★★★★☆
2020	74.8	17 of 58	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.8	17 of 58	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	44.7	35 of 57	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.9	40 of 51	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2017)95th percentile+70 vs school

Male (2025)78th percentile+42 vs school

Female (2025)12th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading50%+10 vs state

Science30%-8 vs state

Math10%-31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)		A-Plus Reading (2025)		A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Prairie High School	Public	9-12	100 177th Ave SW	Minot	58701	Ward County	South Prairie 70	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 722-3537	155	14	11.0	23.9%	133 (85.8%)	3 (1.9%)	9 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.2%)	35.7	80^th of 125 public high schools	36.0%		72.6	25^th of 122 public high schools	79.5%	55	10.0	10.0	49.5	49.5	29.5	29.5	$11,214	$316	$10,898
Sawyer High School	Public	9-12	25 1st Ave SW	Sawyer	58781	Ward County	Sawyer 16	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 624-5167	20	4	5.0	45.0%	17 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)							$25,352	$1,911	$23,441
Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	1100 11th Ave SW	Minot	58701	Ward County	Minot 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 857-4422	19	0	950.0		14 (73.7%)	1 (5.3%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)								(n/a)							$38,666	$2,456	$36,210
Minot High School	Public	9-12	1100 11th Ave SW	Minot	58701	Ward County	Minot 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 857-4500	1,086	77	14.1	25.2%	822 (75.7%)	48 (4.4%)	90 (8.3%)	9 (0.8%)	63 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.9%)	29.2	91^st of 125 public high schools	27.2%					(n/a)	24.0	24.0	27.0	27.0	24.0	24.0	$13,869	$760	$13,108
Nedrose High School	Public	6-12	5705 15th Ave SE	Minot	58701	Ward County	Nedrose 4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 838-5550	292	30	9.7	43.2%	233 (79.8%)	15 (5.1%)	15 (5.1%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	74.3	24^th of 125 public high schools	80.8%		35.1	87^th of 122 public high schools	28.7%	63	29.5	29.5	69.5	69.5	39.0	39.0	$11,722	$00	$11,722
Souris River Campus Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1510 University Ave W	Minot	58703	Ward County	Minot 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 857-4496	50	9	5.5		30 (60.0%)	4 (8.0%)	3 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.0%)								(n/a)							$56,519	$3,099	$53,421
Minot North High School	Public	9-12	2100 21st Avenue NW	Minot	58703	Ward County	Minot 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(701) 418-1700	1,021	64	15.8	23.5%	740 (72.5%)	67 (6.6%)	111 (10.9%)	11 (1.1%)	36 (3.5%)	7 (0.7%)	49 (4.8%)								(n/a)	25.0	25.0	44.0	44.0	33.0	33.0	$13,549	$743	$12,806
Surrey High School	Public	7-12	200 2nd St SE	Surrey	58785	Ward County	Surrey 41	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 838-3282	206	19	10.8	14.1%	185 (89.8%)	5 (2.4%)	11 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	27.7	94^th of 125 public high schools	24.8%		57.9	39^th of 122 public high schools	68.0%	55	19.5	19.5	39.5	39.5	19.5	19.5	$12,085	$765	$11,321
Max High School	Public	7-12	2855 Highway 83 NW	Max	58759	McLean County	Max 50	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 679-2685	63	8	8.0	33.3%	54 (85.7%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	48.3	58^th of 125 public high schools	53.6%					(n/a)	54.5	54.5	34.5	34.5	20.0	20.0	$16,444	$806	$15,638
Velva High School	Public	7-12	101 4th St W	Velva	58790	McHenry County	Velva 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 338-2022	222	16	14.1	22.1%	208 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	34.8	83^rd of 125 public high schools	33.6%		92	2^nd of 122 public high schools	98.4%	81	19.5	19.5	49.5	49.5	19.5	19.5	$12,449	$313	$12,137

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about South Prairie High School

What schools feed into South Prairie High School?

South Prairie High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Prairie Elementary School

Is South Prairie High School a good school?

South Prairie High School ranks 80^th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Prairie High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 155 students attended South Prairie High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Prairie High School?

Students at South Prairie High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is South Prairie High School in?

South Prairie 70

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.