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WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOL

1021 11th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58075WAHPETON 37 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
388
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$17,112
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 388 students in grades 09–12 in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,112 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in Wahpeton, North Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 388 students. The district invests $17,112 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOL

388
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution210 male · 178 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 82 students
Student Composition
85%
8%
Asian1%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
Native American4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 381902000666

Academic Outcomes at WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58075

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,112Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,112
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,529
Student Support$3,251
Administration$2,053
Operations$2,567
Other$1,711
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,112 spent per student, an estimated $7,581 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
28%
State government
51.7%
Local (property tax)
28.3%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $17,112/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WAHPETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Middle
WAHPETON MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRichland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWAHPETON 37 →
Phone: (701)642-2604
NCES ID: 381902000666
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wahpeton seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WAHPETON 37
Elem
WAHPETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
436 students · 01–05
● 54 opp39% FRL
Mid
WAHPETON MIDDLE SCHOOL
267 students · 06–08
● 54 opp29% FRL
Elem
ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
110 students · PK–KG
● 54 opp40% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1021 11th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58075
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.