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{{Short description|School district in North Dakota, U.S.}}
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| address = 207 Main Avenue W
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|superintendent = Beth Slette<ref name="District Overview">{{cite web |url=https://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/domain/976 |title=District Overview |newspaper=west-fargo.k12.nd.us |date= |author= |accessdate= July 4, 2018}}</ref>
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'''West Fargo Public Schools''' ('''WFPS''') is a public school district in [[West Fargo, North Dakota]], United States. It serves a city population of 27,478.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.city-data.com/city/West-Fargo-North-Dakota.html | title = West Fargo, North Dakota | publisher = City-Data.com | year = 2012}}</ref> As of the 2014–2015 school year, the district owns and operates two early childhood (kindergarten) centers, nine elementary schools, two middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, and one alternative high school.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/ | title = WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2012}}</ref>
'''West Fargo Public Schools''' ('''WFPS''') is a public school district in [[West Fargo, North Dakota]], United States. It serves a city population of 35,708.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.city-data.com/city/West-Fargo-North-Dakota.html | title = West Fargo, North Dakota | publisher = City-Data.com | year = 2012}}</ref> As of the 2019–2020 school year, the district owns and operates one early childhood (kindergarten) centers, fourteen elementary schools, two middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, and one alternative high school.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/ | title = WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2012}}</ref>


In recent years, WFPS has seen record growth.<ref name=ValleyNews/> The total enrollment in WFPS on the first day of school in August 2017 was 10,635, an increase of 584 students from the 2016-2017 school year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=4287&dataid=7358&FileName=West%20Fargo%20Public%20Schools%20Continues%20to%20See%20Enrollment%20Increases.pdf|title=West Fargo Public Schools Continues to See Enrollment Increases|last=|first=|date=August 29, 2017|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 6, 2017}}</ref> This was an increase of 497 students, or 6.18%, continuing the trend over the previous 20 years: since 1993, West Fargo Public Schools have added 3,770 students to their rolls, a 78.97% increase.<ref name=ValleyNews>{{cite news | url = http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/23270772/another-year-of-record-growth-for-west-fargo-schools | title = Another Year of Record Growth for West Fargo Schools | date = August 27, 2013 | location = West Fargo, ND | newspaper = Valley News Live}}</ref> This growth is requiring the construction of new schools in the district.<ref name=Reuer-2014>{{cite news | url = http://www.wday.com/content/west-fargo-schools-open-more-500-new-students-0 | title = West Fargo schools open with more than 500 new students | first = Wendy | last = Reuer | date = August 26, 2014 | location = West Fargo, ND | publisher = WDAY, ABC News 6}}</ref>
In recent years, WFPS has seen record growth.<ref name=ValleyNews/> The total enrollment in WFPS on the first day of school in August 2017 was 10,635, an increase of 584 students from the 2016–2017 school year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=4287&dataid=7358&FileName=West%20Fargo%20Public%20Schools%20Continues%20to%20See%20Enrollment%20Increases.pdf|title=West Fargo Public Schools Continues to See Enrollment Increases|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=September 6, 2017}}</ref> This was an increase of 497 students, or 6.18%, continuing the trend over the previous 20 years: since 1993, West Fargo Public Schools have added 3,770 students to their rolls, a 78.97% increase.<ref name=ValleyNews>{{cite news | url = http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/23270772/another-year-of-record-growth-for-west-fargo-schools | title = Another Year of Record Growth for West Fargo Schools | date = August 27, 2013 | location = West Fargo, ND | newspaper = Valley News Live}}</ref> This growth is requiring the construction of new schools in the district.<ref name=Reuer-2014>{{cite news | url = http://www.wday.com/content/west-fargo-schools-open-more-500-new-students-0 | title = West Fargo schools open with more than 500 new students | first = Wendy | last = Reuer | date = August 26, 2014 | location = West Fargo, ND | publisher = WDAY, ABC News 6}}</ref>


==High schools==
==Schools==
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*Sheyenne High School, serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of Interstate 94<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/sheyenne/ | title = Quick Facts | work = Sheyenne High | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2013}}</ref>
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*[[West Fargo High School]], serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders north of Interstate 94<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/wfhigh/ | title = Quick Facts | work = W.F. High | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2012}}</ref>
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*West Fargo Community High School, an alternative high school for Grades 9-12<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/communityhigh/ | title = Quick Facts | work = W.F. Community High | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2012}}</ref>


== Middle schools ==
===High schools===

[[File:Horace High School.jpg|thumb|Horace High School, part of West Fargo Public Schools.]]

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*[[West Fargo High School]] (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders north of Interstate 94<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/wfhigh/ | title = Quick Facts | work = W.F. High | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2012}}</ref>
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*[[Sheyenne High School]] (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of Interstate 94<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/sheyenne/ | title = Quick Facts | work = Sheyenne High | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2013}}</ref>
*[[Horace High School]] (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of 32nd Avenue W & west of Sheyenne Street
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*[[Community High School (West Fargo, North Dakota)|Community High School]] (alternative high school), for Grades 9-12<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/communityhigh/ | title = Quick Facts | work = W.F. Community High | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2012}}</ref>

===Middle schools===
The following WFPS middle schools serve Grades 6–8:
The following WFPS middle schools serve Grades 6–8:
*Cheney Middle School
*Cheney Middle School
*Liberty Middle School
*Liberty Middle School
*Heritage Middle School (opening 2020)
*Heritage Middle School


==Elementary schools==
===Elementary schools===
The following WFPS elementary schools serve Grades 1–5:
The following WFPS elementary schools serve Grades K–5:
*Aurora Elementary
*Aurora Elementary School
*Brooks Harbor Elementary School
*Brooks Harbor Elementary School
*Eastwood Elementary
*Deer Creek Elementary School
*Freedom Elementary
*Eastwood Elementary School
*Harwood Elementary
*Freedom Elementary School
*Horace Elementary
*Harwood Elementary School
*Independence Elementary
*Horace Elementary School
*L.E. Berger Elementary
*Independence Elementary School
*Legacy Elementary, opened in 2015<ref name=Reuer-2014/>
*L.E. Berger Elementary School
*South Elementary
*Legacy Elementary School
*Westside Elementary
*Osgood Elementary School
*South Elementary School
*Westside Elementary School
*Willow Park Elementary School


== Other schools ==
===Other schools===
*Early Childhood Center
*Clayton A. Lodoen Kindergarten Center, serving North Side kindergarteners<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/lodoenkc/ | title = Quick Facts | work = Clayton A. Lodoen Kindergarten Center | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2012}}</ref>
*Osgood Kindergarten Center, serving South Side kindergarteners plus special needs Pre-K and 1st Grade<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/schools/osgoodkc/ | title = Quick Facts | work = Osgood Kindergarten Center | publisher = West Fargo Public Schools | year = 2014}}</ref>


== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/ West Fargo Public Schools]
* {{Official website|http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/}}


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Latest revision as of 02:03, 9 June 2024

West Fargo Public Schools
Address
207 Main Avenue W
West Fargo
, North Dakota, 58078
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoEducating today's learners for tomorrow's world
GradesK-12
Established1876; 149 years ago (1876)
SuperintendentBeth Slette[1]
NCES District ID3819410[2]
Students and staff
Students12,702 (2022-2023)[2]
Teachers942.60 (on an FTE basis)[2]
Student–teacher ratio12.27[2]
Other information
Websitewww.west-fargo.k12.nd.us

West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS) is a public school district in West Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It serves a city population of 35,708.[3] As of the 2019–2020 school year, the district owns and operates one early childhood (kindergarten) centers, fourteen elementary schools, two middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, and one alternative high school.[4]

In recent years, WFPS has seen record growth.[5] The total enrollment in WFPS on the first day of school in August 2017 was 10,635, an increase of 584 students from the 2016–2017 school year.[6] This was an increase of 497 students, or 6.18%, continuing the trend over the previous 20 years: since 1993, West Fargo Public Schools have added 3,770 students to their rolls, a 78.97% increase.[5] This growth is requiring the construction of new schools in the district.[7]

Schools

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High schools

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Horace High School, part of West Fargo Public Schools.
  • West Fargo High School (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders north of Interstate 94[8]
  • Sheyenne High School (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of Interstate 94[9]
  • Horace High School (comprehensive high school), serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of 32nd Avenue W & west of Sheyenne Street
  • Community High School (alternative high school), for Grades 9-12[10]

Middle schools

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The following WFPS middle schools serve Grades 6–8:

  • Cheney Middle School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • Heritage Middle School

Elementary schools

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The following WFPS elementary schools serve Grades K–5:

  • Aurora Elementary School
  • Brooks Harbor Elementary School
  • Deer Creek Elementary School
  • Eastwood Elementary School
  • Freedom Elementary School
  • Harwood Elementary School
  • Horace Elementary School
  • Independence Elementary School
  • L.E. Berger Elementary School
  • Legacy Elementary School
  • Osgood Elementary School
  • South Elementary School
  • Westside Elementary School
  • Willow Park Elementary School

Other schools

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  • Early Childhood Center

References

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  1. ^ "District Overview". west-fargo.k12.nd.us. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for WEST FARGO 6". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  3. ^ "West Fargo, North Dakota". City-Data.com. 2012.
  4. ^ "WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS". West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Another Year of Record Growth for West Fargo Schools". Valley News Live. West Fargo, ND. August 27, 2013.
  6. ^ "West Fargo Public Schools Continues to See Enrollment Increases" (PDF). August 29, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  7. ^ Reuer, Wendy (August 26, 2014). "West Fargo schools open with more than 500 new students". West Fargo, ND: WDAY, ABC News 6.
  8. ^ "Quick Facts". W.F. High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  9. ^ "Quick Facts". Sheyenne High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2013.
  10. ^ "Quick Facts". W.F. Community High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
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