Enrollment
1,400
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 381941000838
West Fargo Sheyenne High School — West Fargo, ND
Federal NCES profile for West Fargo Sheyenne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 1
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fargo Sheyenne High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Fargo Sheyenne High School reports 1,400 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 99.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% below the North Dakota average and 70% below the national baseline. The school offers 17 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 280 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Fargo 6 spends $17,878 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.6% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Fargo Sheyenne High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 45% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,400 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 45% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 83% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,878
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 280 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,400 Top 100% in North Dakota — larger than 0% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 99.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.4% -45% vs state
NCES ID 381941000838
Student demographics
White 64.6%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 280:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.6%
In-school suspensions 82
Out-of-school suspensions 56
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fargo 6, which includes West Fargo Sheyenne High School.
$17,878
Per student
-20%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Fargo Sheyenne High School
How many students attend West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School has 1,400 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Fargo, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Sheyenne High School is 14.9:1, which is 27% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
15.4% of students at West Fargo Sheyenne 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 Sheyenne High School?
The largest demographic group at West Fargo Sheyenne High School is White at 64.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.