Westhope 17 School District

395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 159 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
159 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
9,926 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 164 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.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#148 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
39%
35-39%
44%
≤20%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,811 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,132 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,811
$17,615
Spending / Student
$20,132
$17,617

Best Westhope 17 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westhope Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Westhope High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westhope 17 School District?
Westhope 17 School District manages 2 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Westhope 17 School District?
Westhope 17 School District is ranked #139 out of 164 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?
92% of Westhope 17 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 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 $20,132 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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