- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fargo, ND
Fargo Davies High School
Federal NCES profile for Fargo Davies High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380678000855
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fargo Davies High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fargo Davies High School has class sizes larger than 72% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fargo Davies High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Fargo Davies High School held near 1,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.4 → 95.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 380678000855 · Fargo, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,277 enr · 13.7:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,110 students)
Fargo Davies High School held near 1,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.4 → 95.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Fargo Davies High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fargo Davies High School
1,277 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,110 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
992 students
- South High Sch
South High School
898 students
- Ben Franklin M
Ben Franklin Middle School
873 students
- Carl Ben Eiels
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
677 students
What this shows Fargo Davies High School reports 1,277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fargo Davies High School compares
Fargo Davies High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 45% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,277
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 72% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Fargo Davies High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Fargo 1 reports $17,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fargo Davies High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Ben Eielson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fargo Davies High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Fargo
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North High School
Standard public school
1,110 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
898 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Dakota High School
Standard public school
127 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
Standard public school
113 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fargo Davies High School
How many students attend Fargo Davies High School?
Fargo Davies High School has 1,277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,363 (2022-23) → 1,339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fargo Davies High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fargo Davies High School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fargo Davies High School?
15.5% of students at Fargo Davies High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fargo Davies High School?
The largest demographic group at Fargo Davies High School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fargo Davies High School?
Fargo Davies High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fargo Davies High School rank among high schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Fargo Davies High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in Fargo 1?
Besides Fargo Davies High School, Fargo 1 also operates North High School (1,110 students), Discovery Middle School (992 students), and South High School (898 students). See the Fargo 1 district page for the complete list.