Top Rankings
Wahpeton 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,206 students in Wahpeton 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Wahpeton 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
4 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
1,206 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Wahpeton 37 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.48
# American Indian Students
94 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
11%
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
23 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
934 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
77%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
82
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,944 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,889 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,944
$17,615
Spending / Student
$14,889
$17,617
Best Wahpeton 37 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Wahpeton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1235 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Grades: 1-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Wahpeton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1021 11th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
508 9 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Grades: PK-K
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,206 students.
What is the rank of Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District is ranked #65 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wahpeton 37 School District?
77% of Wahpeton 37 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Wahpeton 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,889 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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