Serving 1,475 students in grades 9-12, West Fargo 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 32% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Fargo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Fargo High School's student population of 1,475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Fargo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Fargo High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#293 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
16%
5%
White
69%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Fargo High School's ranking?
West Fargo High School is ranked #293 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are West Fargo High School often compared to?
West Fargo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Fargo Sheyenne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Fargo High School?
The graduation rate of West Fargo High School is 79%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Fargo High School?
1,475 students attend West Fargo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of West Fargo High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Fargo High School?
West Fargo High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Fargo High School offer ?
West Fargo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Fargo High School part of?
West Fargo High School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/27/2020
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