Dakota High School

Dakota High School is a regular public high school located in Fargo, North Dakota, within Cass County. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade and has an enrollment of 117 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. With nine full-time equivalent teachers on staff, the school provides personalized attention to its students.

Dakota High School ranks as the 254th out of 457 schools in North Dakota, placing it around the 45th percentile overall and with an academic score of 1.6/10 according to MySchoolScout ratings. The proficiency rates for ELA/Reading are at 22% and Math is at 15%, indicating areas where the school is focusing on student development. While the current test scores suggest room for improvement, Dakota High School remains committed to providing a supportive learning environment in a mid-size city setting.

Located at 1305 9th Ave S, it’s an integral part of the local community in Fargo.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Dakota High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Dakota High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.