SOUTH PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH PRAIRIE 70
100 177th Ave SW
Minot, ND 58701
155 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
South Prairie High School, located just outside of Minot, North Dakota, serves as a central hub for the surrounding rural community. As a K-12 district, South Prairie emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional academic rigor and the values of a smaller, tight-knit educational setting.

Beyond the classroom, South Prairie is deeply integrated into the local culture through its extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, music, and various student organizations. The school prides itself on preparing students for future success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. By maintaining a balance of modern academic standards and community-focused traditions, South Prairie High School remains a cornerstone for families in the Minot area seeking a dedicated and accessible public education experience.
155
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    133 (85.8%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (5.2%)
  • Black
    3 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
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: SOUTH PRAIRIE 70
Phone: (701)722-3537
Website: http://www.south-prairie.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 9 42
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio