Dakota High School Overview &amp; Programs (2026 List)

About Dakota High School

Dakota High School is a well-known alternative public school in the Fargo Public Schools district that serves students in grades 9-12. It is one of five high schools in the district and serves about 115 students in a specialized learning environment, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1. With this low ratio, teachers can give each student more individualized attention, which is especially important for the school's diverse student body. 43% of students are minorities, and 42% are economically disadvantaged. The school has a 10% proficiency level in both reading and mathematics. The district helps its students by spending about $17,453 per pupil on a strong funding structure. Dakota High School is known for having a flexible and supportive environment that helps students meet the requirements for graduation. Its main strength is its dedication to inclusive education and its ability to provide a personalized path to academic success and readiness for college or other post-secondary education, and it is one of the best high schools in North Dakota.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%

Reading 10%

State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 10% in Reading.

10

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

117

Total Students

$43734

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 57.26%

Asian 0.85%

Hispanic 11.11%

Black 17.95%

Two+ Races 7.69%

Native Am. 5.13%

White

57.26%

Asian

0.85%

Hispanic

11.11%

Black

17.95%

Two+ Races

7.69%

Native Am.

5.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 117

60.68%

71 Female

39.32%

46 Male

Student Population

117 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

234 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dakota High School Contact Information

Address

1305 9th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103

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Phone

(701) 446-2800

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Website

http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This semester, Dakota High School students are taking part in a unique creative project: they are submitting original art ideas for the Fargo Police Department's Squad Car Design Contest. The school is also getting help from the district's new AI resource page, which is meant to bring modern technology and advice into the classroom every day. In addition, seniors are being honored for being on the 2026 North Dakota Academic All-State Team, which honors students who excel in school and in their communities.

FAQ

Q1. Does Dakota High School help students get ready for college entrance exams?

Ans. Students in school can get help and resources for both the SAT and ACT tests to make sure they are ready for college.

Q2. What kinds of activities are there outside of school?

Ans. Dakota High School has a lot of different clubs and sports teams that help students learn how to work together and be leaders.

Q3. Is the curriculum meant to help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. The school offers career-focused classes that let students look into different career paths before they graduate.

Q4. What does the school do to help students express themselves artistically?

Ans. School students can be creative and show off their work in public through lively performing and visual arts programs.

Q5. Are there programs for helping the community?

Ans. Dakota High School wants its students to get involved in local volunteer projects to help them feel like they have a duty to their community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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