At a glance
Reported students
1,277
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
96.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
337
Fargo Davies High School: 1,277 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 1,391
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Fargo Davies High School
Fargo Davies High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fargo. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Fargo 1. NCES reports 1,277 students for 2024–25.
Among 180 high schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 102 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, above the North Dakota median of 10.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.9%) and Black (17.5%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fargo Davies High School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.14 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.9%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black17.5%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Fargo 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,110 reported students
South High School
High · Grades 09–12
898 reported students
Dakota High School
High · Grades 09–12
127 reported students
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
113 reported students
Discovery Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
992 reported students
Ben Franklin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
873 reported students
Public schools near Fargo Davies High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace High School High · West Fargo 6 | 09–12 | 785 | 3.9 mi |
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School High · West Fargo 6 | 09–12 | 1,400 | 4.2 mi |
| South High School High · Fargo 1 | 09–12 | 898 | 5.3 mi |
| Dakota High School High · Fargo 1 | 09–12 | 127 | 6 mi |
| Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy High · Fargo 1 | 09–12 | 113 | 6.2 mi |
| Moorhead ALC High · Moorhead Area Public Schools | 05–12 | 138 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fargo Davies High School
What grades does Fargo Davies High School serve?
Fargo Davies High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fargo 1.
How many students attend Fargo Davies High School?
Fargo Davies High School reported 1,277 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 180 North Dakota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,391 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fargo Davies High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 1,277 students and 96.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 10.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fargo Davies High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fargo Davies High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Fargo 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fargo Davies High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.3% 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 Fargo Davies High School in?
Fargo Davies High School is part of Fargo 1, based in Fargo, ND, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fargo Davies High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horace High School (3.9 mi), West Fargo Sheyenne High School (4.2 mi), South High School (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.