West Fargo Public Schools
| West Fargo Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
West Fargo, North Dakota
United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | 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 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
- ^ "West Fargo, North Dakota". City-Data.com. 2012.
- ^ "WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS". West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
- ^ a b "Another Year of Record Growth for West Fargo Schools". Valley News Live. West Fargo, ND. August 27, 2013.
- ^ a b "West Fargo Public School District #6, Enrollment Report, First Day > August 27, 2013" (PDF). West Fargo Public Schools. August 27, 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Quick Facts". Sheyenne High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2013.
- ^ "Quick Facts". W.F. High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
- ^ "Quick Facts". W.F. Community High. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
- ^ "About Independence Elementary". Independence Elementary. West Fargo Public Schools. 2014.
- ^ "Quick Facts". Clayton A. Lodoen Kindergarten Center. West Fargo Public Schools. 2012.
- ^ "Quick Facts". Osgood Kindergarten Center. West Fargo Public Schools. 2014.
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