White Shield School

White Shield School
2 2nd Ave West
Roseglen, ND 58775
171 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
White Shield School, located in Roseglen, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the community within the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. As a K-12 institution, the school is deeply rooted in the culture and heritage of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation. The district is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous state curriculum standards with a profound respect for Native American traditions, language, and history, aiming to empower students to succeed in both their local community and the wider world.

Beyond its academic offerings, White Shield School functions as a cornerstone for community engagement and student development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-school environment where staff work closely with families to ensure holistic student growth. By integrating cultural programming with extracurricular activities and modern educational technology, the district strives to build a sense of pride and identity in its students, preparing them to be the future leaders of the tribal nation and the state of North Dakota.
171
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    171 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: White Shield School
Phone: (701)743-4350
Website: http://www.white-shield.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 168
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio