West Fargo High School

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West Fargo High School
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West Fargo High School
801 9th St E

,
58078

USA
Coordinates 46°52′03″N96°52′51″W / 46.86750°N 96.88083°W / 46.86750; -96.88083
Information
TypePublic
School district West Fargo Public Schools
PrincipalRachel Bachmeier [1]
Staff105.59 (FTE) [2]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,423 (2022-23) [2]
Student to teacher ratio13.48 [2]
Color(s)   Green and White
MascotPacker
Website https://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/wfhs

West Fargo High School is a public high school located in West Fargo, North Dakota. It serves about 1,500 students, and is a part of the West Fargo Public Schools system. The school colors are green and white and the athletic teams are known as the Packers. Until 2015, it was the only high school to serve the district. WFHS is the second largest high school in North Dakota as of the 2018–19 school year.

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In fall 2007, West Fargo High School freshman began attending the Sheyenne Ninth Grade Center (now known as Sheyenne High School [3] ) as a way to handle the increase of students in the district. As of the 2015-2016 school year, West Fargo High and Sheyenne High School both had freshman through senior classes on their campuses.

Covid-19 required the school include hybrid learning with half of their students online.

Athletics and activities

North Dakota State Championships

Notable alumni

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