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#288 of 451 schools in ND
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
High School · West Fargo 6 · West Fargo, ND
A West Fargo 6 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 40th Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Fargo Sheyenne High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Fargo Sheyenne 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$97,206
Median home value
$303,200
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,393 | Compare → |
| Horace High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| West Fargo Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 57 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Fargo 6
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Fargo Sheyenne High School is listed in WEST FARGO 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Fargo Sheyenne High School
West Fargo Sheyenne High School is a public high school in West Fargo, ND, part of West Fargo 6, serving approximately 1,398 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Fargo Sheyenne High School
What grades does West Fargo Sheyenne High School serve?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Sheyenne High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Fargo Sheyenne High School rank in ND?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School ranks #288 of 451 schools in ND.
What is West Fargo Sheyenne High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Fargo Sheyenne High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is West Fargo Sheyenne High School a charter school?
No, West Fargo Sheyenne High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Fargo Sheyenne High School a Title I school?
No, West Fargo Sheyenne High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
20.4% of students at West Fargo Sheyenne 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
- 1,398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (701) 356-2160
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 58078)
- 39,946
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 58078; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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