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WEST FARGO 6

North Dakota · Public School District
24
Schools
12,594
Students
$17,900
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
27.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
89.1%
Graduation Rate
+2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WEST FARGO 6 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 12,594 students across 24 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,900 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHENEY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,012
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08665
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,102
WEST FARGO MIDDLE VIRTUAL ACADEMY06–082
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WEST FARGO HIGH SCHOOL09–121,423
WEST FARGO HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY09–1226
WEST FARGO SHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,473
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK157
HORACE HIGH SCHOOL09–11456
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,900+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
36%
State
52.9%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal
11.4%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (36%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
12,594
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.1%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,900 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WEST FARGO 6?
WEST FARGO 6 has 24 public schools, serving a total of 12,594 students.
What is the graduation rate for WEST FARGO 6?
The graduation rate is 89.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WEST FARGO 6 spend per student?
WEST FARGO 6 spends $17,900 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WEST FARGO 6?
28% of students in WEST FARGO 6 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WEST FARGO 6?
No, WEST FARGO 6 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WEST FARGO 6 serve?
WEST FARGO 6 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WEST FARGO 6?
The median opportunity score across schools in WEST FARGO 6 is 56/100. 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.