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West Fargo Public Schools
Location
West Fargo, North Dakota
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoEducating today's learners for tomorrow's world
GradesK-12
Established1876
SuperintendentDr. David Flowers
Students and staff
Students8,544 (August 2013)
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 27,478.[1] 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.[2]

In recent years, WFPS has seen record growth.[3] The total enrollment in WFPS on the first day of school in August 2013 was 8,544,[4] up from 8,056 in August 2012.[4] 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.[3] This growth is requiring the construction of new schools in the district.[5]

High Schools

  • Sheyenne High School, serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders south of Interstate 94[6]
  • West Fargo High School, serving all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders north of Interstate 94[7]
  • West Fargo Community High School, an alternative high school for Grades 9-12[8]

Middle Schools

The following WFPS middle schools serve Grades 6–8:

  • Cheney Middle School
  • Liberty Middle School

Elementary Schools

The following WFPS elementary schools serve Grades 1–5:

  • Aurora Elementary
  • Eastwood Elementary
  • Freedom Elementary
  • Harwood Elementary
  • Horace Elementary
  • Independence Elementary, opened in August 2014[9][5]
  • L.E. Berger Elementary
  • Legacy Elementary, opened in 2015[5]
  • South Elementary
  • Westside Elementary

Other Schools

  • Clayton A. Lodoen Kindergarten Center, serving North Side kindergarteners[10]
  • Osgood Kindergarten Center, serving South Side kindergarteners plus special needs Pre-K and 1st Grade[11]

References

  1. ^ "West Fargo, North Dakota". City-Data.com. 2012.
  2. ^ "WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS". West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Another Year of Record Growth for West Fargo Schools". Valley News Live. West Fargo, ND. August 27, 2013.
  4. ^ a b "West Fargo Public School District #6, Enrollment Report, First Day > August 27, 2013" (PDF). West Fargo Public Schools. August 27, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c Reuer, Wendy (August 26, 2014). "West Fargo schools open with more than 500 new students". West Fargo, ND: WDAY, ABC News 6.
  6. ^ "Quick Facts". Sheyenne High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2013.
  7. ^ "Quick Facts". W.F. High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  8. ^ "Quick Facts". W.F. Community High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  9. ^ "About Independence Elementary". Independence Elementary. West Fargo Public Schools. 2014.
  10. ^ "Quick Facts". Clayton A. Lodoen Kindergarten Center. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  11. ^ "Quick Facts". Osgood Kindergarten Center. West Fargo Public Schools. 2014.