- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Fargo, ND
West Fargo High School
Federal NCES profile for West Fargo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381941000683
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fargo High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in West Fargo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fargo High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fargo High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in West Fargo, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
West Fargo High School held near 1,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.6 → 105.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 381941000683 · West Fargo, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,380 enr · 13.1:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students)
West Fargo High School held near 1,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.6 → 105.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
West Fargo 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
- This school
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
- Horace High Sc
Horace High School
785 students
What this shows West Fargo High School reports 1,380 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fargo High School compares
West Fargo 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 10% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,380 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,380
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 68% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$13,666
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.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, West Fargo High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fargo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,380 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Fargo High School
How many students attend West Fargo High School?
West Fargo High School has 1,380 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,423 (2022-23) → 1,393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fargo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fargo High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Fargo High School?
25.5% of students at West Fargo 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at West Fargo High School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in West Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fargo High School?
West Fargo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 West Fargo High School rank among high schools in West Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fargo High School ranks #2 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 High School, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), Liberty Middle School (1,103 students), and Cheney Middle School (1,006 students). See the West Fargo 6 district page for the complete list.