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FARGO 1

North Dakota · Public School District
25
Schools
11,431
Students
$18,390
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
33.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FARGO 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 11,431 students across 25 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,390 is above average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08883
CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08615
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08975
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL09–12109
FARGO 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMY09–1242
FARGO DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL09–121,363
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL09–121,083
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL09–12961
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLPK–PK143
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,390+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
36%
State
48.6%
Local (property tax)
36.1%
Federal
15.3%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
11,431
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,390 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FARGO 1?
FARGO 1 has 25 public schools, serving a total of 11,431 students.
What is the graduation rate for FARGO 1?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FARGO 1 spend per student?
FARGO 1 spends $18,390 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FARGO 1?
33% of students in FARGO 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FARGO 1?
No, FARGO 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FARGO 1 serve?
FARGO 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FARGO 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in FARGO 1 is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.