Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Watford City 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watford City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Watford City High School's student population of 477 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watford City 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 Watford City High School is 0.48, which is more 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
#359 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
19%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watford City High School's ranking?
Watford City High School is ranked #359 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watford City High School?
The graduation rate of Watford City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Watford City High School?
477 students attend Watford City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Watford City High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watford City High School?
Watford City High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watford City High School offer ?
Watford City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watford City High School part of?
Watford City High School is part of Mckenzie Co 1 School District.
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