District Overview
Located at 395 Main Street in Westhope, North Dakota, Westhope 17 is an active, traditional public school district providing comprehensive education to students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a remote rural setting in northern North Dakota, the district operates two educational facilities focused on serving its local small-town community. As an independent local educational agency, Westhope 17 delivers a continuous academic pathway designed to nurture student growth in a supportive, close-knit environment. Community members, families, and researchers can explore further details about district offerings through its official website at www.westhope.k12.nd.us or by reaching out to the administrative office directly.

In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total enrollment of 161 students across all grade levels, maintaining balanced grade distributions and small class environments. To support student learning and operational needs, Westhope 17 relies on a robust workforce of nearly 71 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 43 FTE classroom teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and support personnel. This substantial staffing context relative to student enrollment ensures that learners receive individualized attention, strong academic oversight, and tailored guidance throughout their educational journey.
2
Total Schools
161
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
3.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTHOPE 17
Demographic Student Count
White150
Hispanic3
Black2
Two or More1
American Indian5
  • White
    150 (93.2%)
  • American Indian
    5 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.9%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in WESTHOPE 17
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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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:2
Students:161*
Teachers (FTE):42.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:3.8
Schools in WESTHOPE 17
Found 2 Schools
Charter School 79 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School 81 Students
High School 7th - 12th