Serving 1,423 students in grades 9-12, West Fargo 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 32% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
West Fargo 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 West Fargo High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Fargo High School?
The graduation rate of West Fargo High School is 83%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend West Fargo High School?
1,423 students attend West Fargo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Fargo High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Fargo High School?
West Fargo High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Fargo High School offer ?
West Fargo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Fargo High School part of?
I go to this school and I think that is ultimately awesome. There are so many opportunities here at West Fargo High! I'm a ninth grader and it's a truly great experience.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jacey Denman
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