Westhope 17 School District
School District · Westhope, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,696
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,696
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Evaluating Westhope 17?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Westhope 17 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Westhope High School
Westhope · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westhope Elementary School
Westhope · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#92 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,696
+$3,160 vs North Dakota median
District size
160 students
Smaller than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Westhope 17
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westhope High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Westhope Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Westhope 17
Westhope 17 is a Westhope, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 160 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The district invests $19,696 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Westhope 17 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westhope High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Westhope 17 students show an average math proficiency of 48.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Westhope 17, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westhope 17 with test data.
Schools in Westhope 17
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Westhope
- Total Enrollment
- 160
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westhope 17?
Westhope 17 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westhope 17?
The average composite rating for Westhope 17 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westhope 17?
Westhope 17 spends $19,696 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westhope 17?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westhope 17 is 8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westhope 17?
Westhope High School is the highest-rated school in Westhope 17 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Westhope 17?
Across schools in Westhope 17 with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
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Compare Westhope 17 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Fargo 1 (25)
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- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
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- Milnor 2 (4)
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- Valley City 2 (4)
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- Hazen 3 (3)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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