For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 159 students in Westhope 17 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Westhope 17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
159 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Westhope 17 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
# American Indian Students
4 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
146 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
92%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
13
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,811 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,132 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,811
$17,615
Spending / Student
$20,132
$17,617
Best Westhope 17 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhope Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Westhope High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westhope 17 School District?
Westhope 17 School District manages 2 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Westhope 17 School District?
Westhope 17 School District is ranked #135 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westhope 17 School District?
92% of Westhope 17 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westhope 17 School District?
Westhope 17 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Westhope 17 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,132 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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