DES LACS-BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

www.dbhs.united.k12.nd.us

294 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Des Lacs-Burlington High School (DLB), located in Des Lacs, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding rural communities. As part of the Burlington-Des Lacs school district, the high school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The institution prioritizes academic development while maintaining a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a central role in local culture through its active extracurricular programming, including athletics and various student organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with traditional school spirit, Des Lacs-Burlington High School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to their local and regional communities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a focal point for engagement and remains dedicated to upholding the values of the North Dakota school system.

294

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DES LACS-BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	12
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
266 (90.5%)
Hispanic
12 (4.1%)
Two or More
12 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	UNITED 7
Phone:	(701)725-4334
Website:	http://www.dbhs.united.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 38

Grade 9 50

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 53