West Fargo Public Schools

West Fargo Public Schools
Location
West Fargo, North Dakota
United States
District information
Type Public
Educating today's learners for tomorrow's world
Grades K-12
Established 1876
Superintendent Dr. David Flowers
Students and staff
Students 8,544 (August 2013)
Other information
Website www.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

Middle Schools

The following WFPS middle schools serve Grades 6–8:

Elementary Schools

The following WFPS elementary schools serve Grades 1–5:

Other Schools

References

  1. "West Fargo, North Dakota". City-Data.com. 2012.
  2. "WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS". West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Another Year of Record Growth for West Fargo Schools". Valley News Live. West Fargo, ND. August 27, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "West Fargo Public School District #6, Enrollment Report, First Day > August 27, 2013" (PDF). West Fargo Public Schools. August 27, 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 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.


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