Enrollment
53
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Fargo, ND
West Fargo Community High School
Federal NCES profile for West Fargo Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381941000952
👥 S:T ratio 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fargo Community High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in West Fargo · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.6:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fargo Community High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fargo Community High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in West Fargo, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fargo Community High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fargo Community High School
West Fargo Community High School is a mid-sized high school in West Fargo, North Dakota, enrolling 53 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.6:1, West Fargo Community High School is leaner than roughly 90% of North Dakota schools and 44% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 53 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
The surrounding West Fargo 6 spends $13,475 per pupil, 27% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Fargo's high schools, it stands alongside West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students): West Fargo Community High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.6:1 vs 14.1:1).
West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students) and West Fargo High School (1,380 students) alongside West Fargo Community High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Fargo Community High School compares
West Fargo Community High School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 38% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 10% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, West Fargo Community High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fargo 6, which includes West Fargo Community High School.
$13,475
Per student
-27%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 52.9%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Fargo Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fargo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fargo Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in West Fargo
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Fargo Community High School
How many students attend West Fargo Community High School?
West Fargo Community High School has 53 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Fargo, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Community High School is 6.6:1, which is 44% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Fargo Community High School?
38.9% of students at West Fargo Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fargo Community High School?
The largest demographic group at West Fargo Community High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in West Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fargo Community High School?
West Fargo Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Fargo Community High School rank among high schools in West Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fargo Community High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in West 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 West Fargo on the city page.
Is West Fargo Community High School a good school?
West Fargo Community High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Fargo 6?
Besides West Fargo Community High School, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), West Fargo High School (1,380 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the West Fargo 6 district page for the complete list.
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