At a glance
Reported students
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
138
West Central Academy-N: 16 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 14
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.3:1
What the reported data says about West Central Academy-N
West Central Academy-N is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Moorhead. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Moorhead Area Public Schools. NCES reports 16 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (31.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 92.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Central Academy-N
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 92.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.3%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black6.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native18.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6.3%
- Multiracial18.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Moorhead Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moorhead Voluntary PreKindergarten
Other · Grades PK–PK
20 reported students
West Central Academy-S
Other · Grades 04–12
34 reported students
Probstfield Center for Education
Other · Grades PK–PK
253 reported students
Moorhead ALC - Barnesville
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Moorhead ALC: DGF Secondary
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
0 reported students
Public schools near West Central Academy-N
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead ALC - Barnesville High · Moorhead Area Public Schools | 07–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Probstfield Center for Education Other · Moorhead Area Public Schools | PK–PK | 253 | 1.6 mi |
| Moorhead Voluntary PreKindergarten Other · Moorhead Area Public Schools | PK–PK | 20 | 1.6 mi |
| West Central Academy-S Other · Moorhead Area Public Schools | 04–12 | 34 | 3.1 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education School Other · Fargo 1 | PK–PK | 162 | 3.8 mi |
| Early Childhood Center Other · West Fargo 6 | PK–PK | 180 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Central Academy-N
What grades does West Central Academy-N serve?
West Central Academy-N reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Moorhead Area Public Schools.
How many students attend West Central Academy-N?
West Central Academy-N reported 16 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 14 students.
Is West Central Academy-N a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Central Academy-N is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Moorhead Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Central Academy-N students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Central Academy-N in?
West Central Academy-N is part of Moorhead Area Public Schools, based in Moorhead, MN, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Central Academy-N?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Moorhead ALC - Barnesville (under 0.1 mi), Probstfield Center for Education (1.6 mi), Moorhead Voluntary PreKindergarten (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.