West Fargo Sheyenne High School

Summary:

West Fargo Sheyenne High School is a public high school serving 1,473 students in grades 9-12 in the West Fargo 6 school district. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, now ranking 11th out of 13 North Dakota high schools and receiving a 1-star rating, down from a 4-star rating previously.

Despite the decline in rankings, West Fargo Sheyenne High School has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.1% to 94.8% over the past five years, higher than the nearby West Fargo High School (82.7%) and significantly higher than the West Fargo Community High School (36.2%). However, the school has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 12% to 31% over the past five years, higher than the nearby Horace High School (5%).

In terms of academic performance, West Fargo Sheyenne High School has consistently lower test scores in mathematics, reading, and science compared to the West Fargo 6 district and the state of North Dakota averages. For example, the school's 11th-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 34% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district's 35% and the state's 32%. However, the school's diverse student population and increased spending per student are notable positive factors.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 356-2160

District: West Fargo 6

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,631

Feeder schools for West Fargo Sheyenne High School:

Elementary:	Brooks Harbor Elementary School
	Deer Creek Elementary School
	Freedom Elementary School
	Independence Elementary School
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	Osgood Elementary School
Middle:	Liberty Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 1,398

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.0%

African American:

17.8%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Fargo Sheyenne High School ranks worse than 84.6% of high schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Fargo Sheyenne 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 West Fargo Sheyenne High School has the largest high school student body size in the West Fargo 6 School District. Racial makeup is: White (69%), African American (17.8%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Fargo Sheyenne High School is 13.8, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the West Fargo 6 School District. (See more...)

Compare West Fargo Sheyenne High School employs 101 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fargo Sheyenne High School is $11,631. 2 high schools in the West Fargo 6 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Fargo Sheyenne High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fargo Sheyenne High School 11^th of 13 North Dakota public high schools. (See West Fargo Sheyenne 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 Sheyenne High School

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Rank History for all students at West Fargo Sheyenne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	55.95	5^th	12	58.3%
2019	55.01	3^rd	11	72.7%
2021	19.22	8^th	11	27.3%
2022	18.07	11^th	12	8.3%
2023	34.36	11^th	12	8.3%
2024	30.69	11^th	13	15.4%

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Rank History for White students at West Fargo Sheyenne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	54.59	4^th	8	50.0%
2019	50.27	4^th	7	42.9%
2021	15.95	4^th	5	20.0%
2022	10.32	8^th	8	0.0%
2023	36.98	6^th	9	33.3%
2024	29.69	7^th	8	12.5%

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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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Enrollment information for West Fargo Sheyenne High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	441	29	4	9	12	n/a	n/a	495
2009	434	23	7	11	15	n/a	n/a	490
2010	444	29	12	15	10	n/a	n/a	510
2011	418	40	25	0	11	0	23	517
2012	435	50	22	18	10	0	20	555
2013	453	37	25	15	15	0	17	562
2014	673	53	20	30	12	1	15	804
2015	855	73	36	35	22	3	19	1043
2016	855	75	22	32	13	1	10	1008
2017	934	107	35	36	19	1	13	1145
2018	1021	146	36	37	25	2	18	1285
2019	1092	158	45	45	30	3	20	1393
2020	1121	197	40	47	31	3	27	1466
2021	1153	225	40	57	28	3	55	1561
2022	1136	235	41	71	24	4	52	1563
2023	1051	244	36	54	27	2	59	1473
2024	965	249	44	63	23	2	52	1398

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 Sheyenne High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	495	33.5	14.8	21.4
2009	490	34.0	14.4	25.9
2010	510	42.0	12.1	26.5
2011	517	42.0	12.3	36
2012	555	44.0	12.6	31
2013	562	44.0	12.7	28.6
2014	804	63.0	12.7	27.1
2015	1043	95.0	10.9	24.6
2016	1008	99.0	10.1	20.7
2017	1145	99.0	11.5	21
2018	1285	99.5	12.9	18.1
2019	1393	98.4	14.1	17.9
2020	1466	132.5	11.0	20.3
2021	1561	141.3	11.0	22.9
2022	1563	124.6	12.5	13.4
2023	1473	99.7	14.7	20.4
2024	1398	101.0	13.8	20.4

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 West Fargo Sheyenne High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	495	33.5	14.8	21.4
2009	490	34.0	14.4	25.9
2010	510	42.0	12.1	26.5
2011	517	42.0	12.3	36
2012	555	44.0	12.6	31
2013	562	44.0	12.7	28.6
2014	804	63.0	12.7	27.1
2015	1043	95.0	10.9	24.6
2016	1008	99.0	10.1	20.7
2017	1145	99.0	11.5	21
2018	1285	99.5	12.9	18.1
2019	1393	98.4	14.1	17.9
2020	1466	132.5	11.0	20.3
2021	1561	141.3	11.0	22.9
2022	1563	124.6	12.5	13.4
2023	1473	99.7	14.7	20.4
2024	1398	101.0	13.8	20.4

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 West Fargo Sheyenne High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$442 (4.2%)	$10,027 (95.8%)	$10,469
2020	$425 (3.8%)	$10,624 (96.2%)	$11,049
2021	$970 (8.4%)	$10,607 (91.6%)	$11,577
2022	$883 (7.6%)	$10,748 (92.4%)	$11,631

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Fargo Sheyenne High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 11 High schools	Ranks 11^th of 12 High schools	64.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (West Fargo Sheyenne High School)	40	33	7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	38	34	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	33	31	2%
11th Grade Reading (West Fargo Sheyenne High School)	51	49	2%
11th Grade Reading (West Fargo 6)	47	51	4%
11th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	44	51	7%
All Grades Mathematics (West Fargo Sheyenne High School)	40	32	8%
All Grades Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	52	40	12%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (West Fargo Sheyenne High School)	51	49	2%
All Grades Reading (West Fargo 6)	53	42	11%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%
All Grades Science (West Fargo Sheyenne High School)	60	42	18%
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	1393	1473	5.7%
African American	158	244	54.4%
American Indian	30	27	10%
Asian	45	36	20%
Hispanic	45	54	20%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	1092	1051	3.8%
Two or More Races	20	59	195%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.9%	20.4%	2.5%

Schools Near West Fargo Sheyenne 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 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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about West Fargo Sheyenne High School

What schools feed into West Fargo Sheyenne High School?

West Fargo Sheyenne High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brooks Harbor Elementary School
Elementary : Deer Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Freedom Elementary School
Elementary : Independence Elementary School
Elementary : Osgood Elementary School
Middle : Liberty Middle School

How many students attend West Fargo Sheyenne High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,398 students attended West Fargo Sheyenne High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Fargo Sheyenne High School?

Students at West Fargo Sheyenne High School are 69% White, 18% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is West Fargo Sheyenne High School a good school?

West Fargo Sheyenne High School ranks in the bottom 15.4% of North Dakota high schools.

What district is West Fargo Sheyenne High School in?

West Fargo 6

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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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