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#335 of 451 schools in ND
South Central Alternative High School
High School · Bismarck 1 · Bismarck, ND
A Bismarck 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
406 S Anderson St, Bismarck, ND 58504
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Central Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Central Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bismarck), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,671
Median home value
$282,100
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light of Christ Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| Bismarck High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,371 | Compare → |
| Century High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,401 | Compare → |
| Shiloh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bismarck 1
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #19 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Central Alternative High School is listed in BISMARCK 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Central Alternative High School
South Central Alternative High School is a public high school in Bismarck, ND, part of Bismarck 1, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Central Alternative High School
What grades does South Central Alternative High School serve?
South Central Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Central Alternative High School?
South Central Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Alternative High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Central Alternative High School rank in ND?
South Central Alternative High School ranks #335 of 451 schools in ND.
What is South Central Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Central Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Central Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Central Alternative High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is South Central Alternative High School a charter school?
No, South Central Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Central Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, South Central Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Central Alternative High School?
83.1% of students at South Central Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burleigh County
- Phone
- (701) 323-4520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 58504)
- 30,159
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58504; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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