Enrollment
1,380
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381941000683
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fargo High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fargo High School
West Fargo High School is a large high school in West Fargo, North Dakota, enrolling 1,380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.5% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,380 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Fargo 6 spends $13,475 per pupil, 27% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Fargo's high schools, it stands alongside West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students): West Fargo High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students) and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students) alongside West Fargo 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 High School compares
West Fargo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,475
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fargo 6, which includes West Fargo 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 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
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
- 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.
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 (~1,380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Fargo High School a good school?
West Fargo High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota. 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 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.
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