Top Rankings
Wahpeton 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,221 students in Wahpeton 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Wahpeton 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
4 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
1,221 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wahpeton 37 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.50
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
78%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,706 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,735
$17,517
Spending / Student
$14,706
$17,519
Best Wahpeton 37 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wahpeton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1235 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Gr: 1-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wahpeton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 11th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
508 9 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,221 students.
What is the rank of Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District is ranked #67 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wahpeton 37 School District?
78% of Wahpeton 37 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wahpeton 37 School District?
Wahpeton 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Wahpeton 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,706 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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