Enrollment
30
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381254000905
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+154% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolves Center Academy compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolves Center Academy
Wolves Center Academy is a small high school in Watford City, North Dakota, enrolling 30 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 99% of North Dakota schools and 154% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of North Dakota schools, with 30 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 30 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 58 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 30 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Watford City's high schools, it stands alongside Watford City High School (566 students): Wolves Center Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30:1 vs 23.6:1).
Mckenzie Co 1 also operates Fox Hills Elementary School (663 students) and Watford City High School (566 students) alongside Wolves Center Academy.
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 Wolves Center Academy compares
Wolves Center Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mckenzie Co 1, which includes Wolves Center Academy.
$15,892
Per student
-14%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.6%
State 17.3%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wolves Center Academy a good school?
Wolves Center Academy earns 43/100 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. 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 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.
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