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West Fargo High School

801 9th St E, West Fargo, ND, 58078

About West Fargo High School

West Fargo High School is a well-known school in West Fargo, North Dakota, that offers a full public education for students in grades 9–12. It is one of four high schools in the West Fargo 6 district and has about 1,500 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. The school is one of the best in terms of academic rigor, with 38% of students taking Advanced Placement® classes. There are a lot of different kinds of students at this school. 34% of the students are minorities, and 31% of them are low-income. The most recent academic data for 2025–2026 shows that 36% of students are good at math and 50% are good at reading. The school has a lot of resources for both core subjects and extracurricular activities, and the district spends an average of $14,242 per student. West Fargo High School is one of the best schools in the area. It is known for creating a competitive but supportive environment that helps students get ready for college and a variety of career paths, and it is one of the best high school in North Dakota.

West Fargo High School Contact Information

Address

801 9th St E, West Fargo, ND, 58078

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Phone

(701) 356-2050

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 50% in Reading.
105
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1393
Total Students
$43734
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 99 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Fargo High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 66.04%
Asian 2.15%
Hispanic 6.89%
Black 17.95%
Two+ Races 3.8%
Native Am. 3.16%
White
66.04%
Asian
2.15%
Hispanic
6.89%
Black
17.95%
Two+ Races
3.8%
Native Am.
3.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1393
48.53%
676 Female
51.47%
717 Male

Student Population

1393 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

199 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Voters approved a multi-million dollar bond referendum to improve the equity of facilities across the district, and West Fargo High School is now benefiting from it. One of these changes is the building of a new multipurpose room that will give students and staff a flexible space for a variety of school activities and gatherings. The campus is also getting a lot of upgrades to its safety and security, like new advanced interior lockdown doors and more video surveillance coverage. These physical changes make the school even better, along with its strong academic programs like the AVID program.

FAQ

Q1. Does West Fargo High School help students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. School students who want to get into college need to take the ACT and SAT, so they should take organized tests and prep classes.

Q2. What kinds of activities outside of school can students do?

Ans. School kids can join a lot of clubs that help them build character and work together, from championship-level sports to competitive robotics.

Q3. What is the structure of the fine arts department?

Ans. School students can show off their creativity in professional-grade facilities thanks to comprehensive programs in theater, choir, and visual arts.

Q4. Are there chances to learn how to be a leader?

Ans. Being a part of student government and peer-led groups helps students learn how to speak in front of groups and stay organized.

Q5. How does the school use new technology?

Ans. School students who have access to advanced computer labs and digital tools are better prepared for the technological demands of college and the job market.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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