District Overview
Situated at 1021 11th St N in Wahpeton, North Dakota, Wahpeton School District 37 serves as a foundational educational hub within its remote town community along the North Dakota-Minnesota border. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages four operational schools that deliver a seamless continuum of learning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently educating 1,224 students across its elementary, middle, and high school grade spans, the district provides a structured and nurturing environment designed to support student growth at every stage of development.

To ensure high-quality learning outcomes and comprehensive student care, Wahpeton School District 37 relies on a robust workforce of roughly 332 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 163 full-time equivalent teachers, 27 instructional aides, and 142 support personnel, yielding an enviable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 7.5 to 1. This favorable staffing model allows for individualized attention and tailored support across a diverse student body representing a rich mix of cultural backgrounds. Families, students, and educational researchers looking to explore the district's programs further can access additional information through their central office or by visiting their official website at wahpetonschools.org.
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Total Schools
1,224
Total Students
162.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAHPETON 37
Demographic Student Count
White949
Hispanic98
Black24
Asian12
Two or More53
American Indian88
  • White
    949 (77.5%)
  • Hispanic
    98 (8.0%)
  • American Indian
    88 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    53 (4.3%)
  • Black
    24 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    12 (1.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in WAHPETON 37
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:4
Students:1,224*
Teachers (FTE):162.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in WAHPETON 37
Found 4 Schools
Charter School 469 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
Charter School 364 Students
Charter School 272 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School 116 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K