West Fargo Public Schools

West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS) is a public school district in West Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It serves a city population of 35,708.[3] As of the 2019–2020 school year, the district owns and operates one early childhood (kindergarten) centers, fourteen elementary schools, two middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, and one alternative high school.[4]

West Fargo Public Schools
Address
207 Main Avenue W
West Fargo
, North Dakota, 58078
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoEducating today's learners for tomorrow's world
GradesK-12
Established1876 (1876)
SuperintendentBeth Slette[1]
NCES District ID3819410[2]
Students and staff
Students12,702 (2022-2023)[2]
Teachers942.60 (on an FTE basis)[2]
Student–teacher ratio12.27[2]
Other information
Websitewww.west-fargo.k12.nd.us

In recent years, WFPS has seen record growth.[5] The total enrollment in WFPS on the first day of school in August 2017 was 10,635, an increase of 584 students from the 2016–2017 school year.[6] This was an increase of 497 students, or 6.18%, continuing the trend over the previous 20 years: since 1993, West Fargo Public Schools have added 3,770 students to their rolls, a 78.97% increase.[5] This growth is requiring the construction of new schools in the district.[7]

High schools
  • Sheyenne High School, serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of Interstate 94[8]
  • West Fargo High School, serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders north of Interstate 94[9]
  • West Fargo Community High School, an alternative high school for Grades 9-12[10]
  • West Fargo Horace High School, serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of 32nd Avenue W & west of Sheyenne Street

Middle schools

The following WFPS middle schools serve Grades 6–8:

  • Cheney Middle School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • Heritage Middle School

Elementary schools

The following WFPS elementary schools serve Grades K–5:

  • Aurora Elementary School
  • Brooks Harbor Elementary School
  • Deer Creek Elementary School
  • Eastwood Elementary School
  • Freedom Elementary School
  • Harwood Elementary School
  • Horace Elementary School
  • Independence Elementary School
  • L.E. Berger Elementary School
  • Legacy Elementary School
  • Osgood Elementary School
  • South Elementary School
  • Westside Elementary School
  • Willow Park Elementary School

Other schools
  • Early Childhood Center

References
  1. "District Overview". west-fargo.k12.nd.us. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  2. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for WEST FARGO 6". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  3. "West Fargo, North Dakota". City-Data.com. 2012.
  4. "WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS". West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  5. "Another Year of Record Growth for West Fargo Schools". Valley News Live. West Fargo, ND. August 27, 2013.
  6. "West Fargo Public Schools Continues to See Enrollment Increases" (PDF). August 29, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  7. Reuer, Wendy (August 26, 2014). "West Fargo schools open with more than 500 new students". West Fargo, ND: WDAY, ABC News 6.
  8. "Quick Facts". Sheyenne High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2013.
  9. "Quick Facts". W.F. High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  10. "Quick Facts". W.F. Community High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.


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