Below Average
#358 of 451 schools in ND
Watford City High School
High School · Mckenzie Co 1 · Watford City, ND
A Mckenzie Co 1 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 589, Watford City, ND 58854
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Watford City High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watford City 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
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watford City), 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
$88,234
Median home value
$387,700
Median rent
$1,212/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolves Center AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mckenzie Co 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watford City High School is listed in MCKENZIE CO 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watford City High School
Watford City High School is a public high school in Watford City, ND, part of Mckenzie Co 1, serving approximately 511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watford City High School
What grades does Watford City High School serve?
Watford City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Watford City High School?
Watford City High School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watford City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watford City High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watford City High School rank in ND?
Watford City High School ranks #358 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Watford City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watford City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Watford City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watford City High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watford City High School a charter school?
No, Watford City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watford City High School a Title I school?
No, Watford City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watford City High School?
23.5% of students at Watford City 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
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- McKenzie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (701) 444-3626
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 58854)
- 9,345
- Area median age
- 28.8
Official sources & links
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 58854; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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