- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Watford City, ND
Wolves Center Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wolves Center Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381254000905
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolves Center Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Watford City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 30:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolves Center Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolves Center Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Watford City, ND.
School address
District: Mckenzie Co 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381254000905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Wolves Center Academy grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 381254000905 · Watford City, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 30:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Hills Elementary School (663 students)
Wolves Center Academy grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wolves Center Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fox Hills Elem
Fox Hills Elementary School
663 students
- Watford City H
Watford City High School
566 students
- Badlands Eleme
Badlands Elementary School
538 students
- Watford City M
Watford City Middle School
509 students
- This school 30
Wolves Center Academy
30 students
What this shows Wolves Center Academy reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolves Center Academy compares
Wolves Center Academy is a growing 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 154% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▲ 4% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 154% above state mean
Top 99% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 30 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 80.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 193.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Wolves Center Academy is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mckenzie Co 1 reports $15,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolves Center Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watford City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Badlands Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watford City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolves Center Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Watford City
1 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 (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolves Center Academy
How many students attend Wolves Center Academy?
Wolves Center Academy has 30 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watford City, ND. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolves Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolves Center Academy is 30:1, which is 154% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolves Center Academy?
29.4% of students at Wolves Center Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolves Center Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wolves Center Academy is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Watford City, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolves Center Academy?
Wolves Center Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Wolves Center Academy rank among public schools in Watford City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolves Center Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Watford City, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watford City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckenzie Co 1?
Besides Wolves Center Academy, Mckenzie Co 1 also operates Fox Hills Elementary School (663 students), Watford City High School (566 students), and Badlands Elementary School (538 students). See the Mckenzie Co 1 district page for the complete list.