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South High School

South High School rates 7.8, above the middle of Fargo 1's high schools, whose rated median is 7.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.8this school

7.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Fargo 1 median is 7.3.

#68 of 457 schools in North Dakota · Fargo 1: 5 high schools rated, median 7.3

The brief

A Fargo 1 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 68 of 457 schools in North Dakota and 4 of 23 in Fargo 1.

South High School is listed in Fargo 1, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math42%195 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading52%192 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.7
25% of the rating
Academics
7.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 58103; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$57,699
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
54
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
27
Some Transit
Bike Score
45
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,621/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Fargo. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Fargo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
23.2% participation · state average 2.2 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
22 sports
11 boys' · 11 girls' · 44 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than South High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about South High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

South High School is part of Fargo Public Schools (FPS) in North Dakota. Recent student achievements include seniors Michael Hamilton and Hosea Nakyoyo signing National Letters of Intent for basketball and soccer, respectively 1. At the NDHSAA State A Speech Tournament, Cora Wixo-Mcgavin and Madison Arness placed first in EPR and Impromptu Speaking 1. The Biology Club toured the Minnesota State University Moorhead Oceanarium 1. Nic Gieger earned Gold in Maintenance and Light Repair at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference 1. The SkillsUSA program received a $500 donation from Bell Bank via SRO Troy Nielsen 1. FPS educators attended the BARR National Conference, where the district contributed practices to a national network 1. Additionally, Fargo Public Schools received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does South High School serve?

South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South High School?

South High School has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South High School rank in ND?

South High School ranks #68 of 457 schools in ND.

What is South High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South High School a charter school?

No, South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South High School a Title I school?

No, South High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South High School?

31.5% of students at South 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
910
Student-teacher ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Cass County
Phone
(701) 446-2000
4-year graduation
90.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#4 of 23
Schools in district
25
District spending per student
$17,740
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 58103)
48,520
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
35.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.