WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL

MCKENZIE CO 1
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
477 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
477
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    333 (69.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    93 (19.5 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    11 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: MCKENZIE CO 1
Phone: (701)444-3626
Website: http://www.watford-city.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 129
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 159
Grade 10 117
Grade 11 98
Grade 12 103
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WOLVES CENTER ACADEMY
MCKENZIE CO 1
Charter School 17 Students
908 4th Avenue NE
Watford City, ND 58854 (1.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th