Watford City High School is a public high school located in Watford City, North Dakota. Fall enrollment for the 2016–2017 school year was 549 students and is a part of the McKenzie County School District #1. The athletic teams are known as the Wolves.
Serving 566 students in grades 9-12, Watford City 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 10-14% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Watford City High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Watford City, ND, encompassing approximately 1,683.4 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 23.2 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest boundary of 39 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watford City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Watford City High School's student population of 566 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Watford City 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 Watford City High School is 0.55, which is more 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
#398 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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 ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
90-94%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watford City High School's ranking?
Watford City High School is ranked #398 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watford City High School?
The graduation rate of Watford City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Watford City High School?
566 students attend Watford City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Watford City High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watford City High School?
Watford City High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Watford City High School offer ?
Watford City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watford City High School part of?
Watford City High School is part of Mckenzie Co 1 School District.
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