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, 58078United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Educating today's learners for tomorrow's world |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1876 |
| Superintendent | Beth Slette[1] |
| NCES District ID | 3819410[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 12,702 (2022-2023)[2] |
| Teachers | 942.60 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 12.27[2] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
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]
Schools
editHigh schools
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- West Fargo High School (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders north of Interstate 94[8]
- Sheyenne High School (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of Interstate 94[9]
- Horace High School (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of 32nd Avenue W & west of Sheyenne Street
- Community High School (alternative high school), for Grades 9-12[10]
Middle schools
editThe following WFPS middle schools serve Grades 6–8:
- Cheney Middle School
- Liberty Middle School
- Heritage Middle School
Elementary schools
editThe 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
edit- Early Childhood Center
References
edit- ^ "District Overview". west-fargo.k12.nd.us. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for WEST FARGO 6". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
- ^ "West Fargo, North Dakota". City-Data.com. 2012.
- ^ "WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS". West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
- ^ a b "Another Year of Record Growth for West Fargo Schools". Valley News Live. West Fargo, ND. August 27, 2013.
- ^ "West Fargo Public Schools Continues to See Enrollment Increases" (PDF). August 29, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- ^ Reuer, Wendy (August 26, 2014). "West Fargo schools open with more than 500 new students". West Fargo, ND: WDAY, ABC News 6.
- ^ "Quick Facts". W.F. High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
- ^ "Quick Facts". Sheyenne High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2013.
- ^ "Quick Facts". W.F. Community High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
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