South High School

South High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1840 15th Ave S,  Fargo, ND
Fargo Public Schools
3.7
5.0
889 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
520
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
68.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
18%
State Average
13%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
229:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
61.6%
Black
16.7%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Two or more races
4%
Native American
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Dakota State University 283 Students
University of North Dakota 189 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 131 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 105 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 72 Students
Concordia College 63 Students
Colorado State University 49 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 43 Students
University of Jamestown 40 Students
North Dakota State College of Science 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Business 48 Students
Biology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Marketing 20 Students
Chemistry 19 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 18 Students
Accounting 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 209 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/12/2025
South teachers are a huge 50/50. Some of them are happy to be there and teach and some could care less.
4.0 Senior
10/14/2025
I have been loving it here at Fargo South High School everywhere there are new activities to try and be apart of. Overall I would say academic wise sometimes the teachers aren't super helpful but most of them are very nice and want to help you pass their class or subject.
3.0 Senior
7/30/2025
A few odd teachers who've been convicted of crimes in my four years here have been exposed. Also the new Evidence Based Reporting (EBR) is not the best approach for grading in my opinion. The teachers who arent doing bad things are often times some of the best teachers i've ever had primarily in the science department.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
9/2/2021
Great staff, and pleanty of opportuniets for students in all fields.
5.0 parent
1/4/2020
great, super, fantastic, awesome, incredible, outrageous, amazing

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South High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fargo, ND and is served by the Fargo Public Schools in North Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 889 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $282,003. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dakota High School, FPS 9-12 Virtual Academy, Fargo Spec Ed Unit, and more. Learn more about what Fargo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South High School.

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