Serving 388 students in grades 9-12, Wahpeton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wahpeton High School's student population of 388 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wahpeton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wahpeton High School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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
What is Wahpeton High School's ranking?
Wahpeton High School is ranked #388 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Wahpeton High School often compared to?
Wahpeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kindred High School, Central Cass High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wahpeton High School?
The graduation rate of Wahpeton High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wahpeton High School?
388 students attend Wahpeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wahpeton High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wahpeton High School?
Wahpeton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wahpeton High School offer ?
Wahpeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahpeton High School part of?
Wahpeton High School is part of Wahpeton 37 School District.
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