NEW SALEM-ALMONT HIGH SCHOOL

NEW SALEM-ALMONT 49
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
165 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
New Salem-Almont High School, located in New Salem, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the New Salem-Almont Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal attention often found in smaller, rural school settings. The school offers a traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, emphasizing both core subjects and extracurricular engagement.

The school serves as a vital pillar for the town of New Salem, often acting as a gathering place for community events and athletics. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes, the faculty is able to provide individualized support, helping students navigate their academic goals while participating in a variety of clubs, sports, and vocational opportunities. Through its commitment to local values and student development, New Salem-Almont High School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their communities and beyond.
165
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (97.6%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    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: NEW SALEM-ALMONT 49
Phone: (701)843-7610
Website: http://www.newsalem.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 22
Grade 8 36
Grade 9 29
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio