Davies High School is a public high school in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Fargo Public Schools district and was named after Ronald Davies, a former North Dakota based federal ...
Serving 1,277 students in grades 9-12, Fargo Davies High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Fargo Davies High School serves the southern part of Fargo, ND, covering an area of approximately 30.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fargo Davies High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fargo Davies High School's student population of 1,277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Campus Size
76.5 Acres
Average Class Size
19 students
School Rankings
Fargo Davies High School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fargo Davies High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Talon The Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fargo Davies High School's ranking?
Fargo Davies High School is ranked #146 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Fargo Davies High School often compared to?
Fargo Davies High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Fargo Sheyenne High School, North High School, South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fargo Davies High School?
The graduation rate of Fargo Davies High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Fargo Davies High School?
1,277 students attend Fargo Davies High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fargo Davies High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fargo Davies High School?
Fargo Davies High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Fargo Davies High School offer ?
Fargo Davies High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fargo Davies High School part of?
Fargo Davies High School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
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