Top Rankings
Wahpeton 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,215 students in Wahpeton 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Wahpeton 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
4 Schools
526 Schools
# Students
1,215 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Wahpeton 37 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.46
# American Indian Students
98 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
11%
# Asian Students
17 Students
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
26 Students
6,049 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
957 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
79%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
90
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,818 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,779 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,818
$17,988
Spending / Student
$14,779
$17,989
Best Wahpeton 37 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Wahpeton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 11th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Wahpeton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1235 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Grades: 1-5
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
1265 12 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,215 students.
What is the rank of Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District is ranked #73 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wahpeton 37 School District?
79% of Wahpeton 37 School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Wahpeton 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,779 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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