For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 160 students in Westhope 17 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Westhope 17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
160 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westhope 17 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.9%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,669 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,006 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,669
$17,517
Spending / Student
$20,006
$17,519
Best Westhope 17 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westhope Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Westhope High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westhope 17 School District?
Westhope 17 School District manages 2 public schools serving 160 students.
What is the rank of Westhope 17 School District?
Westhope 17 School District is ranked #139 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westhope 17 School District?
93% of Westhope 17 School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westhope 17 School District?
Westhope 17 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Westhope 17 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,006 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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