SOLEN 3

Located at 902 E Broadway in Solen, North Dakota, Solen 3 is an active, standalone public school district serving a remote rural community in the state's 38th Congressional District. Operating two active school facilities, the district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. As a traditional public school system operating independently of charter oversight or supervisory unions, Solen 3 provides a essential academic hub for local families, combining early childhood programming with complete elementary, middle, and high school curricula tailored to its rural environment.

The district educates a close-knit student body of 214 children, defined by a vibrant cultural identity where 208 students identify as American Indian. Solen 3 is particularly notable for its exceptionally high level of instructional and operational staffing relative to its student body. Supported by a total staff of 116 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions—including 60 full-time teachers, 4 instructional aides, and 52 dedicated support personnel—the district maintains a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of under four students per educator. For parents, students, and educational researchers, these metrics highlight a learning environment capable of delivering highly individualized instruction, robust student support services, and small class sizes tailored to the needs of every learner.