WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL
WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the MCKENZIE CO 1 school district, located in Watford City, ND with about 387 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 21 teachers, WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 2313 Wolves Den Parkway in Watford City, North Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As a cornerstone of the McKenzie County Public School District, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. The school’s mascot, the "Wolves," reflects a strong sense of school spirit and community identity that permeates its various extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.
The school strives to maintain a modern educational environment designed to meet the evolving needs of students in the growing Watford City area. By integrating traditional instruction with various opportunities for personal growth, WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their individual potential. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families and the public, highlighting its ongoing commitment to fostering academic excellence and community engagement in western North Dakota.
For more information, contact WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL at (701) 444-3624 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Watford City, ND with about 387 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- MCKENZIE CO 1
- Total Students:
- 387
- Teachers:
- 21.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 387 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.