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Public high school · West Fargo 6 · West Fargo, North Dakota

West Fargo Community High School

West Fargo Community High School's 5.7 is partly an estimate: with no state test scores on file, its academic component is borrowed, at reduced weight, from 12 schools in West Fargo.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.7this school

5.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the West Fargo 6 median is 6.7.

#292 of 457 schools in North Dakota · West Fargo 6: 2 high schools rated, median 6.7 · Partly an estimate: the academic component is borrowed, at reduced weight, from 12 schools in West Fargo

The brief

A West Fargo 6 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

It ranks 292 of 457 schools in North Dakota and 18 of 23 in West Fargo 6.

West Fargo Community High School is listed in West Fargo 6, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

The rating blends 3 components; no state test results are on file for this campus.MySchoolScout ranking model.

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
6.8
29% of the rating, estimated from 12 schools in West Fargo
College Readiness
4.6
43% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.3
29% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 3 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in West Fargo. Learn more
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 58078; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
West Fargo Community High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$97,206
Median home value
$303,200
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
69
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,133/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for West Fargo. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (West Fargo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  5. West Fargo Community High Schoolthis school
    5.7
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than West Fargo Community High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does West Fargo Community High School serve?

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

How many students attend West Fargo Community High School?

West Fargo Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Community High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Fargo Community High School rank in ND?

West Fargo Community High School ranks #292 of 457 schools in ND.

What is West Fargo Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Fargo Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is West Fargo Community High School a charter school?

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

Is West Fargo Community High School a Title I school?

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

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

42.1% of students at West Fargo Community 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
57
Student-teacher ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Cass County
4-year graduation
30–39%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#18 of 23
Schools in district
25
District spending per student
$13,701
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 58078)
39,946
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
32.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.