Dakota High School in Fargo, North Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dakota High School is an urban public school in Fargo, North Dakota that is part of Fargo Public Schools. It serves 108 students in grades 11 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.0:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 11 - 12

108 Students

9 Teachers

1305 9th Ave S

Fargo, ND 58103 View local requests

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

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Dakota High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Hiltner

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Dakota High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dakota High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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