- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Fargo Community High School grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 381941000952 · West Fargo, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 6.6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students)
West Fargo Community High School grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
West Fargo Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fargo She
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
1,400 students
- West Fargo Hig
West Fargo High School
1,380 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
1,006 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
799 students
- This school 53
West Fargo Community High School
53 students
What this shows West Fargo Community High School reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fargo Community High School compares
West Fargo Community High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,666
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.
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.
District finance for West Fargo 6 reports $13,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,380
- 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.
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 (~53 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), up 3.
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.
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.