West Fargo High School

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West Fargo High School ranks 7 th of 13 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Fargo High School is a public high school serving 1,423 students in grades 9-12 in the West Fargo 6 school district. The school has a diverse student population, with 67.46% White, 16.37% African American, 6.18% Hispanic, 2.95% Asian, and 2.6% Native American students.

West Fargo High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 78.9% to 90.6% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average and the graduation rates of some nearby schools like West Fargo Community High School (36.2%) and Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy (47.4%). However, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated between 4-7% over the past four years, which is higher than the 1% dropout rate at Horace High School, another school in the West Fargo 6 district. Additionally, West Fargo High School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10% in 2019-2020 to 23% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 5% chronic absenteeism rate at Horace High School and the 31% rate at West Fargo Sheyenne High School.

While West Fargo High School's proficiency rates on the North Dakota State Assessments (NDSA) are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in mathematics, reading, and science, the school's performance lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools like Fargo Davies High School and North High School. Additionally, West Fargo High School has a relatively high percentage of students (31.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the rates at Horace High School (10.75%) and West Fargo Sheyenne High School (20.37%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

801 9th St E
West Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 356-2050

District: West Fargo 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 13 North Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,270

Feeder schools for West Fargo High School:

Elementary:	Eastwood Elementary School
	Harwood Elementary School
	L E Berger Elementary School
	South Elementary School
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	Westside Elementary School
	Willow Park Elementary School
Middle:	Cheney Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 1,393

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.0%

African American:

17.9%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Fargo High School ranks worse than 53.8% of high schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Fargo 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 Racial makeup is: White (66%), African American (17.9%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the West Fargo 6 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Fargo High School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the West Fargo 6 School District! (See more...)

Compare West Fargo High School employs 105.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fargo High School is $13,270, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 high schools in the West Fargo 6 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Fargo High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fargo High School 7^th of 13 North Dakota public high schools. (See West Fargo High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

West Fargo 6:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fargo 6 13^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Fargo High School

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Rank History for all students at West Fargo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	43.56	81^st	126	35.7%
2013	39.92	90^th	122	26.2%
2014	45.60	78^th	122	36.1%
2015	38.33	68^th	108	37.0%
2016	43.78	72^nd	125	42.4%
2017	29.05	40^th	52	23.1%
2018	22.24	11^th	12	8.3%
2019	25.78	8^th	11	27.3%
2021	55.64	6^th	11	45.5%
2022	43.61	8^th	12	33.3%
2023	55.86	6^th	12	50.0%
2024	45.20	7^th	13	46.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Fargo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	28.63	6^th	8	25.0%
2019	44.28	5^th	7	28.6%
2021	61.05	3^rd	5	40.0%
2022	36.75	5^th	8	37.5%
2023	63.59	4^th	9	55.6%
2024	47.06	4^th	8	50.0%

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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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Enrollment information for West Fargo High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	810	1	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	823
1989	799	0	2	2	11	n/a	n/a	814
1990	765	1	1	1	13	n/a	n/a	781
1991	826	0	2	3	10	n/a	n/a	841
1992	823	1	1	3	9	n/a	n/a	837
1993	901	1	1	5	8	n/a	n/a	916
1994	1233	4	5	7	13	n/a	n/a	1262
1995	1354	3	4	10	17	n/a	n/a	1388
1996	1354	3	4	10	17	n/a	n/a	1388
1997	1373	6	9	11	11	n/a	n/a	1410
1998	1418	7	6	12	12	n/a	n/a	1455
1999	1416	6	9	16	16	n/a	n/a	1463
2000	1430	4	9	24	21	n/a	n/a	1488
2001	1517	8	8	18	18	n/a	n/a	1569
2002	1461	27	12	23	27	n/a	n/a	1550
2003	1461	27	12	23	27	n/a	n/a	1550
2004	1480	26	13	20	46	n/a	n/a	1585
2005	1437	31	12	21	45	n/a	n/a	1546
2006	1511	42	8	15	47	n/a	n/a	1623
2007	1494	71	13	22	45	n/a	n/a	1645
2008	1150	58	11	21	31	n/a	n/a	1271
2009	1201	91	15	22	37	n/a	n/a	1366
2010	1268	94	45	24	33	n/a	n/a	1464
2011	1278	84	46	0	35	3	41	1487
2012	1242	91	54	32	31	2	21	1473
2013	1249	136	61	46	34	3	40	1569
2014	1106	142	65	36	31	0	34	1414
2015	1000	150	74	44	17	0	30	1315
2016	1073	200	91	51	25	2	36	1478
2017	1051	214	82	57	20	4	32	1460
2018	993	258	77	65	27	3	35	1458
2019	1022	247	91	70	24	3	30	1487
2020	1006	246	87	72	27	3	32	1473
2021	978	238	66	73	30	2	50	1437
2022	1015	232	54	80	34	2	58	1475
2023	960	233	42	88	37	0	63	1423
2024	920	250	30	96	44	0	53	1393

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 West Fargo High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	823	36.9	22.3	n/a
1989	814	40.2	20.2	n/a
1990	781	38.4	20.3	n/a
1991	841	37.9	22.1	n/a
1992	837	38.7	21.6	5.5
1993	916	59.8	15.3	5.5
1994	1262	71.6	17.6	5
1995	1388	80.1	17.3	6
1996	1388	80.1	17.3	6
1997	1410	82.5	17.1	6.8
1998	1455	84.1	17.3	5.4
1999	1463	84.9	17.2	5.7
2000	1488	89.0	16.7	8.2
2001	1569	93.7	16.7	9.6
2002	1550	99.5	15.6	12.1
2003	1550	99.5	15.6	12.1
2004	1585	100.6	15.8	15.5
2005	1546	101.6	15.2	15.2
2006	1623	102.7	15.8	17.9
2007	1645	109.2	15.1	16.4
2008	1271	83.8	15.2	19
2009	1366	88.0	15.5	22.8
2010	1464	100.4	14.5	26.4
2011	1487	102.3	14.5	26.4
2012	1473	105.3	13.9	26.4
2013	1569	103.7	15.1	30.6
2014	1414	110.0	12.8	34
2015	1315	113.0	11.6	28.8
2016	1478	110.0	13.4	32.6
2017	1460	109.5	13.3	35.2
2018	1458	106.5	13.6	37.7
2019	1487	109.5	13.5	34.3
2020	1473	116.5	12.6	35
2021	1437	116.5	12.3	36.4
2022	1475	116.5	12.6	22.4
2023	1423	105.5	13.4	31.9
2024	1393	105.2	13.2	30.7

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 West Fargo High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	823	36.9	22.3	n/a
1989	814	40.2	20.2	n/a
1990	781	38.4	20.3	n/a
1991	841	37.9	22.1	n/a
1992	837	38.7	21.6	5.5
1993	916	59.8	15.3	5.5
1994	1262	71.6	17.6	5
1995	1388	80.1	17.3	6
1996	1388	80.1	17.3	6
1997	1410	82.5	17.1	6.8
1998	1455	84.1	17.3	5.4
1999	1463	84.9	17.2	5.7
2000	1488	89.0	16.7	8.2
2001	1569	93.7	16.7	9.6
2002	1550	99.5	15.6	12.1
2003	1550	99.5	15.6	12.1
2004	1585	100.6	15.8	15.5
2005	1546	101.6	15.2	15.2
2006	1623	102.7	15.8	17.9
2007	1645	109.2	15.1	16.4
2008	1271	83.8	15.2	19
2009	1366	88.0	15.5	22.8
2010	1464	100.4	14.5	26.4
2011	1487	102.3	14.5	26.4
2012	1473	105.3	13.9	26.4
2013	1569	103.7	15.1	30.6
2014	1414	110.0	12.8	34
2015	1315	113.0	11.6	28.8
2016	1478	110.0	13.4	32.6
2017	1460	109.5	13.3	35.2
2018	1458	106.5	13.6	37.7
2019	1487	109.5	13.5	34.3
2020	1473	116.5	12.6	35
2021	1437	116.5	12.3	36.4
2022	1475	116.5	12.6	22.4
2023	1423	105.5	13.4	31.9
2024	1393	105.2	13.2	30.7

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 West Fargo High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$640 (5.2%)	$11,771 (94.8%)	$12,411
2020	$606 (4.8%)	$11,957 (95.2%)	$12,563
2021	$1,404 (10.4%)	$12,077 (89.6%)	$13,480
2022	$1,143 (8.6%)	$12,127 (91.4%)	$13,270

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Fargo High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 11 High schools	Ranks 6^th of 12 High schools	22.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (West Fargo High School)	35	35
11th Grade Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	38	34	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	33	31	2%
11th Grade Reading (West Fargo High School)	42	50	8%
11th Grade Reading (West Fargo 6)	47	51	4%
11th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	44	51	7%
All Grades Mathematics (West Fargo High School)	35	35
All Grades Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	52	40	12%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (West Fargo High School)	42	50	8%
All Grades Reading (West Fargo 6)	53	42	11%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%
All Grades Science (West Fargo High School)	55	55
All Grades Science (West Fargo 6)	62	44	18%
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	1487	1423	4.3%
African American	247	233	5.7%
American Indian	24	37	54.2%
Asian	91	42	53.8%
Hispanic	70	88	25.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	1022	960	6.1%
Two or More Races	30	63	110%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	31.9%	2.4%

Schools Near West Fargo 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
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	1,393	105	13.2	30.7%	920 (66.0%)	250 (17.9%)	96 (6.9%)	30 (2.2%)	44 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (3.8%)	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	57	8	7.1	42.1%	27 (47.4%)	14 (24.6%)	6 (10.5%)	1 (1.8%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.5%)								(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	58				37 (63.8%)	13 (22.4%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)								(n/a)							$5,126	$966	$4,160
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	1,398	101	13.8	20.4%	965 (69.0%)	249 (17.8%)	63 (4.5%)	44 (3.1%)	23 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (3.7%)	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	910	80	11.3	31.5%	583 (64.1%)	139 (15.3%)	80 (8.8%)	44 (4.8%)	25 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (4.1%)	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	117	10	12.1	41.9%	67 (57.3%)	21 (17.9%)	13 (11.1%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.7%)								(n/a)							$19,691	$1,344	$18,347
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	700 7th Street South	Fargo	58103	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 446-1000	82	2	33.7		55 (67.1%)	7 (8.5%)	7 (8.5%)	1 (1.2%)	7 (8.5%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.9%)								(n/a)							$7,230	$2,733	$4,497
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	1,112	84	13.1	25.1%	864 (77.7%)	75 (6.7%)	71 (6.4%)	20 (1.8%)	32 (2.9%)	3 (0.3%)	47 (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
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	676	48	14.0	12.3%	558 (82.5%)	50 (7.4%)	24 (3.6%)	5 (0.7%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.1%)								(n/a)							$15,365	$904	$14,462
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	1,339	96	14.0	19.3%	948 (70.8%)	247 (18.4%)	45 (3.4%)	55 (4.1%)	18 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about West Fargo High School

What is the racial makeup of West Fargo High School?

Students at West Fargo High School are 66% White, 18% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into West Fargo High School?

West Fargo High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eastwood Elementary School
Elementary : Harwood Elementary School
Elementary : L E Berger Elementary School
Elementary : South Elementary School
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Elementary : Willow Park Elementary School
Middle : Cheney Middle School

What district is West Fargo High School in?

West Fargo 6

How many students attend West Fargo High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,393 students attended West Fargo High School.

Is West Fargo High School a good school?

West Fargo High School ranks 7^th of 13 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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