- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wahpeton, ND
Wahpeton High School
Federal NCES profile for Wahpeton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381902000666
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahpeton High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Dakota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wahpeton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahpeton High School has class sizes larger than 84% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahpeton High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wahpeton, ND.
School address
District: Wahpeton 37 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381902000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Wahpeton High School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 381902000666 · Wahpeton, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.2:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahpeton Elementary School (469 students)
Wahpeton High School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wahpeton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahpeton Eleme
Wahpeton Elementary School
469 students
- This school
Wahpeton High School
364 students
- Wahpeton Middl
Wahpeton Middle School
272 students
- Zimmerman Elem 116
Zimmerman Elementary School
116 students
What this shows Wahpeton High School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahpeton High School compares
Wahpeton 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 40% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$13,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Wahpeton High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Wahpeton 37 reports $13,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahpeton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahpeton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zimmerman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahpeton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wahpeton High School
How many students attend Wahpeton High School?
Wahpeton High School has 364 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wahpeton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahpeton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahpeton High School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wahpeton High School?
17.0% of students at Wahpeton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahpeton High School?
The largest demographic group at Wahpeton High School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Wahpeton, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahpeton High School?
Wahpeton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Wahpeton High School rank among public schools in Wahpeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahpeton High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wahpeton, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wahpeton 37?
Besides Wahpeton High School, Wahpeton 37 also operates Wahpeton Elementary School (469 students), Wahpeton Middle School (272 students), and Zimmerman Elementary School (116 students). See the Wahpeton 37 district page for the complete list.