Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Wahpeton High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wahpeton High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Wahpeton, ND, encompassing approximately 250.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 5.9 miles and the furthest edge located 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wahpeton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wahpeton High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wahpeton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wahpeton High School is 0.27, 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
#413 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wahpeton High School's ranking?
Wahpeton High School is ranked #413 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Wahpeton High School often compared to?
Wahpeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Cass High School, Kindred High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wahpeton High School?
The graduation rate of Wahpeton High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Wahpeton High School?
364 students attend Wahpeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wahpeton High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wahpeton High School?
Wahpeton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Wahpeton High School offer ?
Wahpeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wahpeton High School part of?
Wahpeton High School is part of Wahpeton 37 School District.
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