South Central Alternative High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bismarck, North Dakota 58504 · Bismarck 1
#122 of 128 high schools in North Dakota
#15471 of 16,910 nationally
About South Central Alternative High School
South Central Alternative High School is a public high located in Bismarck, in the Bismarck 1 school district of North Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 97 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 122nd of 128 ranked high schools in North Dakota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 97.
There are 28 schools in Bismarck; South Central Alternative High School ranks 27th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Central Alternative High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Central Alternative High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roosevelt Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
113 students · 998 m away
Dorothy Moses Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students · 1.6 km away
Wachter Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students · 1.7 km away
Will-Moore Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
232 students · 1.8 km away
Highland Acres Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
103 students · 1.9 km away
Bismarck High School
Bismarck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,367 students · 2.0 km away
Victor Solheim Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 2.2 km away
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
258 students · 2.3 km away
Becep Center
Bismarck · Public other · Grades PK–PK
337 students · 2.5 km away
Northridge Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Wishek High School
Wishek · Public high · Grades 7–12
97 students
Berthold High School
Berthold · Public high · Grades 7–12
98 students
Underwood High School
Underwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
98 students
Solen High School
Solen · Public high · Grades 6–12
99 students
Central Valley High School
Buxton · Public high · Grades 7–12
101 students
Medina High School
Medina · Public high · Grades 7–12
103 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Central Alternative High School a good school?
South Central Alternative High School has a Success Index (US) of 18.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #122 of 128 in North Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Central Alternative High School rank in North Dakota?
South Central Alternative High School ranks #122 of 128 high schools in North Dakota and #15471 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Central Alternative High School?
South Central Alternative High School had 97 students in 2025.
Is South Central Alternative High School a elementary school or a high school?
South Central Alternative High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Central Alternative High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Central Alternative High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.