Horace High School serves 456 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20% in ND)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Horace High School's student population of 456 students has grown by 395% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 450% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horace High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
7%
5%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Horace High School?
456 students attend Horace High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Horace High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace High School?
Horace High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace High School offer ?
Horace High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace High School part of?
Horace High School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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