Standing Rock Community School

Standing Rock Community School is an operational, single-facility public school district located at 9189 Highway 24 in Fort Yates, North Dakota. Classified within a rural remote geographic setting, the independent district provides comprehensive educational services spanning from Kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total enrollment of 561 students, consisting of 288 male and 273 female learners. Demonstrating a deeply rooted local identity, 100% of the student population identifies as American Indian, positioning the school as an essential educational and cultural anchor for the surrounding community.

The district's grade structure supports early childhood development through secondary education, featuring a strong high school presence anchored by an 86-student ninth-grade cohort alongside well-balanced elementary and middle school grades. To deliver tailored instruction and foster a supportive learning environment across all levels, Standing Rock Community School maintains a comprehensive workforce of 126 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 62 teachers, 13 instructional aides, and 51 support staff members, ensuring a robust staff-to-student presence. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further information can connect with the district by calling (701) 854-3461 or visiting their official portal at www.standingrockschools.org.