Watford City High School is a public high school located in Watford City, North Dakota. Fall enrollment for the 2016???017 school year was 549 students and is a part of the McKenzie County School District #1. The athletic teams are known as the Wolves.
Watford City Virtual Academy High School serves 34 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watford City Virtual Academy High School's student population of 34 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
The diversity score of Watford City Virtual Academy High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
10:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Hispanic
26%
8%
White
71%
70%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Watford City Virtual Academy High School?
34 students attend Watford City Virtual Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Watford City Virtual Academy High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watford City Virtual Academy High School?
Watford City Virtual Academy High School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Watford City Virtual Academy High School offer ?
Watford City Virtual Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Watford City Virtual Academy High School part of?
Watford City Virtual Academy High School is part of Mckenzie Co 1 School District.
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