Serving 1,473 students in grades 9-12, West Fargo Sheyenne 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 28% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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West Fargo Sheyenne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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West Fargo Sheyenne High School's student population of 1,473 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
West Fargo Sheyenne 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 Sheyenne High School is 0.47, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
17%
5%
White
71%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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West Fargo Sheyenne High School is ranked #354 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are West Fargo Sheyenne High School often compared to?
West Fargo Sheyenne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Fargo High School, Fargo Davies High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
The graduation rate of West Fargo Sheyenne High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
1,473 students attend West Fargo Sheyenne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Fargo Sheyenne High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Fargo Sheyenne High School offer ?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Fargo Sheyenne High School part of?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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