Serving 371 students in grades 9-12, Wahpeton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 30% in ND)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Wahpeton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wahpeton High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wahpeton High School?
The graduation rate of Wahpeton High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wahpeton High School?
371 students attend Wahpeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wahpeton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wahpeton High School?
Wahpeton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wahpeton High School offer ?
Wahpeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahpeton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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