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#202 of 451 schools in ND

Top 45% in state

Fargo Davies High School

High School · Fargo 1 · Fargo, ND

A Fargo 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

7150 25th St S, Fargo, ND 58104

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation24.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$17,740
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Fargo Davies High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fargo Davies High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,206/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fargo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,014

Median home value

$346,100

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

48.9%

Homeownership

47.5%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
24.4% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Paul II Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.2 mi1,081Compare →
Horace High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–123.9 mi676Compare →
West Fargo Sheyenne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–124.2 mi1,398Compare →
Dakota High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–12Not available117Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fargo 1

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#11 of 23
District spending per student
$17,740NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fargo Davies High School is listed in FARGO 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fargo Davies High School

Fargo Davies High School is a public high school in Fargo, ND, part of Fargo 1, serving approximately 1,339 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fargo Davies High School

What grades does Fargo Davies High School serve?

Fargo Davies High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fargo Davies High School?

Fargo Davies High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fargo Davies High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fargo Davies High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fargo Davies High School rank in ND?

Fargo Davies High School ranks #202 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Fargo Davies High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fargo Davies High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fargo Davies High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fargo Davies High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Fargo Davies High School a charter school?

No, Fargo Davies High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fargo Davies High School a Title I school?

No, Fargo Davies High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fargo Davies High School?

19.3% of students at Fargo Davies High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 58104)
47,481
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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