Enrollment
1,400
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Fargo, ND
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
Federal NCES profile for West Fargo Sheyenne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381941000838
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fargo Sheyenne High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in West Fargo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fargo Sheyenne High School has class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fargo Sheyenne High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in West Fargo, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+19% 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
What stands out at West Fargo Sheyenne High School
West Fargo Sheyenne High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in West Fargo, North Dakota, enrolling 1,400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,400 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Fargo's high schools, it stands alongside West Fargo High School (1,380 students): West Fargo Sheyenne High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo High School (1,380 students) and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students) alongside West Fargo Sheyenne 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 Sheyenne High School compares
West Fargo Sheyenne 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 45% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,400 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,400
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 76% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, West Fargo Sheyenne High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fargo 6, which includes West Fargo Sheyenne 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 Sheyenne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fargo Sheyenne 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
- 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 (~1,400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in West Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Sheyenne High School rank among high schools in West Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fargo Sheyenne High School ranks #3 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 Sheyenne High School a good school?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. 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 Sheyenne High School, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo High School (1,380 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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