Fargo Davies High School

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Fargo Davies High School ranks 3 rd of 13 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fargo Davies High School is a public high school serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12 in Fargo, North Dakota, which is part of the Fargo 1 School District. This top-performing school consistently ranks among the best in the state, with strong academic achievement, high graduation rates, and a diverse student population.

Fargo Davies High School's students excel academically, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 49% of Fargo Davies High School students were proficient or better in NDSA/Reading, compared to 44% for the Fargo 1 district and 45% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.6% to 95.7% in recent years, outperforming the state and district averages. Additionally, Fargo Davies High School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Asian students compared to nearby schools like North High School.

While Fargo Davies High School stands out as a top-performing institution, the school has experienced a higher rate of chronic absenteeism compared to the state and district averages, ranging from 14% to 31% in recent years. This warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors and address any potential barriers to attendance. Overall, Fargo Davies High School is a shining example of academic excellence and diversity in the Fargo area, with opportunities for continued improvement in student engagement and attendance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7150 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 446-5600

District: Fargo 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 13 North Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,489

Feeder schools for Fargo Davies High School:

Elementary:	Bennett Elementary School
	Centennial Elementary School
	Eagles Elementary School
	Kennedy Elementary School
Middle:	Discovery Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 1,363

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

African American:

17.0%

Asian:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fargo Davies High School ranks better than 76.9% of high schools in North Dakota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Fargo 1 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fargo Davies High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Fargo Davies High School has the largest high school student body size in the Fargo 1 School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fargo Davies High School is $13,489. 3 high schools in the Fargo 1 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fargo Davies High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fargo Davies High School 3^rd of 13 North Dakota public high schools. (See Fargo Davies High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Fargo 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Fargo 1 10^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fargo Davies High School

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Rank History for all students at Fargo Davies High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	67.68	43^rd	126	65.9%
2013	61.92	51^st	122	58.2%
2014	52.73	64^th	122	47.5%
2015	86.51	8^th	108	92.6%
2016	84.95	11^th	125	91.2%
2017	83.72	8^th	52	84.6%
2018	80.45	1^st	12	91.7%
2019	84.71	1^st	11	90.9%
2021	62.46	4^th	11	63.6%
2022	83.45	3^rd	12	75.0%
2023	83.84	1^st	12	91.7%
2024	66.58	3^rd	13	76.9%

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Rank History for White students at Fargo Davies High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	81.68	1^st	8	87.5%
2019	85.41	1^st	7	85.7%
2021	62.47	2^nd	5	60.0%
2022	83.72	1^st	8	87.5%
2023	85.37	2^nd	9	77.8%
2024	55.06	3^rd	8	62.5%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, June 15, 2015

We love Davies High School. It has a friendly safe environment that is conducive to learning. The teachers are excellent. Top departments are Band, French, English, and many AP classes available. There are many extra curricular activities. As a bonus the school is brand new. We are very happy with this school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fargo Davies High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	932	69	34	13	5	1	2	1056
2013	997	81	45	13	9	1	4	1150
2014	1005	106	46	16	8	1	8	1190
2015	993	127	48	17	8	1	10	1204
2016	980	139	46	22	9	1	13	1210
2017	957	164	53	14	11	4	13	1216
2018	979	180	58	17	10	4	13	1261
2019	971	200	54	16	13	7	13	1274
2020	989	185	50	28	19	9	15	1295
2021	1012	197	49	32	16	5	17	1328
2022	1019	226	41	25	10	2	14	1337
2023	1005	232	54	40	13	1	18	1363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fargo Davies High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1056	70.7	14.9	13.3
2013	1150	72.0	15.9	15.4
2014	1190	80.9	14.7	15.4
2015	1204	78.0	15.4	16.3
2016	1210	78.0	15.5	17.4
2017	1216	81.9	14.8	19.2
2018	1261	82.1	15.3	20
2019	1274	81.5	15.6	18.1
2020	1295	86.3	15.0	19.5
2021	1328	87.9	15.1	13.9
2022	1337	96.2	13.8	11.7
2023	1363	93.4	14.5	19.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fargo Davies High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1056	70.7	14.9	13.3
2013	1150	72.0	15.9	15.4
2014	1190	80.9	14.7	15.4
2015	1204	78.0	15.4	16.3
2016	1210	78.0	15.5	17.4
2017	1216	81.9	14.8	19.2
2018	1261	82.1	15.3	20
2019	1274	81.5	15.6	18.1
2020	1295	86.3	15.0	19.5
2021	1328	87.9	15.1	13.9
2022	1337	96.2	13.8	11.7
2023	1363	93.4	14.5	19.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fargo Davies High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$441 (3.8%)	$11,172 (96.2%)	$11,612
2020	$411 (3.6%)	$11,103 (96.4%)	$11,513
2021	$1,145 (9.1%)	$11,493 (90.9%)	$12,638
2022	$1,498 (11.1%)	$11,991 (88.9%)	$13,489

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fargo Davies High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 11 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 12 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Fargo Davies High School)	48	40	8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fargo 1)	44	40	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	33	31	2%
11th Grade Reading (Fargo Davies High School)	57	64	7%
11th Grade Reading (Fargo 1)	52	55	3%
11th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	44	51	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Fargo Davies High School)	48	40	8%
All Grades Mathematics (Fargo 1)	50	41	9%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Fargo Davies High School)	57	64	7%
All Grades Reading (Fargo 1)	52	45	7%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%
All Grades Science (Fargo Davies High School)	70	65	5%
All Grades Science (Fargo 1)	63	49	14%
All Grades Science (North Dakota)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1274	1363	7%
African American	200	232	16%
American Indian	13	13
Asian	54	54
Hispanic	16	40	150%
Pacific Islander	7	1	85.7%
White	971	1005	3.5%
Two or More Races	13	18	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.1%	19.4%	1.4%

Schools Near Fargo Davies High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)		NDSA Reading (2024)		NDSA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics 11th Grade	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading 11th Grade	NDSA Reading All Grades	NDSA Science 10th Grade	NDSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fargo Davies High School	Public	9-12	7150 25th St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-5600	1,363	93	14.5	19.4%	1,005 (73.7%)	232 (17.0%)	40 (2.9%)	54 (4.0%)	13 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.3%)	66.6	3^rd of 13 public high schools	76.9%		83.8	1^st of 12 public high schools	91.7%	2	38.0	38.0	49.0	49.0	60.0	60.0	$13,489	$1,498	$11,991
Horace High School	Public	9-12	8100 Lakeview Drive	Horace	58047	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2070	456	33	13.8	10.7%	377 (82.7%)	32 (7.0%)	18 (3.9%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.7%)								(n/a)							$15,365	$904	$14,462
West Fargo Sheyenne High School	Public	9-12	800 40th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2160	1,473	100	14.7	20.4%	1,051 (71.4%)	244 (16.6%)	54 (3.7%)	36 (2.4%)	27 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	59 (4.0%)	30.7	11^th of 13 public high schools	15.4%		34.4	11^th of 12 public high schools	8.3%		34.0	34.0	48.0	48.0	26.0	26.0	$11,631	$883	$10,748
South High School	Public	9-12	1840 15th Ave S	Fargo	58103	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-2000	961	81	11.8	32.5%	632 (65.8%)	135 (14.0%)	69 (7.2%)	54 (5.6%)	36 (3.7%)	4 (0.4%)	31 (3.2%)	66.1	4^th of 13 public high schools	69.2%					(n/a)					50.0	50.0	$16,470	$1,846	$14,624
Dakota High School	Public	9-12	1305 9th Ave S	Fargo	58103	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-2800	109	10	11.3	39.4%	60 (55.0%)	21 (19.3%)	11 (10.1%)	2 (1.8%)	6 (5.5%)	1 (0.9%)	8 (7.3%)								(n/a)							$19,691	$1,344	$18,347
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	700 7th Street South	Fargo	58102	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 446-1000	42			7.1%	31 (73.8%)	6 (14.3%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)							$7,230	$2,733	$4,497
West Fargo High School	Public	9-12	801 9th St E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2050	1,423	106	13.4	31.9%	960 (67.5%)	233 (16.4%)	88 (6.2%)	42 (3.0%)	37 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (4.4%)	45.2	7^th of 13 public high schools	46.2%		55.9	6^th of 12 public high schools	50.0%	1	36.0	36.0	46.0	46.0	46.0	46.0	$13,270	$1,143	$12,127
West Fargo Community High School	Public	9-12	311 1st Avenue East	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(701) 356-2008	54	8	6.7	48.1%	29 (53.7%)	12 (22.2%)	6 (11.1%)	1 (1.9%)	4 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)
West Fargo High Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	207 Main Ave W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 356-2000	26			11.5%	14 (53.8%)	7 (26.9%)	1 (3.8%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)							$5,126	$966	$4,160
North High School	Public	9-12	801 17th Ave N	Fargo	58102	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-2400	1,083	81	13.3	25.7%	842 (77.7%)	68 (6.3%)	60 (5.5%)	20 (1.8%)	44 (4.1%)	4 (0.4%)	45 (4.2%)	64.4	5^th of 13 public high schools	61.5%		81.9	2^nd of 12 public high schools	83.3%	3	55.0	55.0	49.0	49.0	45.0	45.0	$13,768	$1,416	$12,352

Frequently Asked Questions about Fargo Davies High School

What is the racial makeup of Fargo Davies High School?

Students at Fargo Davies High School are 74% White, 17% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Fargo Davies High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,363 students attended Fargo Davies High School.

What schools feed into Fargo Davies High School?

Fargo Davies High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bennett Elementary School
Elementary : Centennial Elementary School
Elementary : Eagles Elementary School
Elementary : Kennedy Elementary School
Middle : Discovery Middle School

What district is Fargo Davies High School in?

Fargo 1

Is Fargo Davies High School a good school?

Fargo Davies High School ranks 3^rd of 13 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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