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WAHPETON 37

North Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
1,201
Students
$17,112
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
31.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WAHPETON 37 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 1,201 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,112 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WAHPETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–05436
ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–KG110
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAHPETON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08267
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOL09–12388
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,112+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
28%
State
51.7%
Local (property tax)
28.3%
Federal
19.9%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,201
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,112 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WAHPETON 37?
WAHPETON 37 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,201 students.
What is the graduation rate for WAHPETON 37?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WAHPETON 37 spend per student?
WAHPETON 37 spends $17,112 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WAHPETON 37?
31% of students in WAHPETON 37 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WAHPETON 37?
No, WAHPETON 37 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WAHPETON 37 serve?
WAHPETON 37 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WAHPETON 37?
The median opportunity score across schools in WAHPETON 37 is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.