- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381941000838
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
West Fargo Sheyenne High School shrank from 1,473 students in 2022-23 to 1,398 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 99.8 → 101.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 381941000838 · West Fargo, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,400 enr · 14.1:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fargo High School (1,380 students)
West Fargo Sheyenne High School shrank from 1,473 students in 2022-23 to 1,398 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 99.8 → 101.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
West Fargo Sheyenne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Horace High Sc
Horace High School
785 students
What this shows West Fargo Sheyenne High School reports 1,400 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fargo Sheyenne High School compares
West Fargo Sheyenne High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,666
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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,103
- 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 (~1,400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,473 (2022-23) → 1,398 (2023-24), down 75.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.