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Best Cass County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 8,170 students in Cass County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, ND are Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy, Maple Valley High School and North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Cass County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Cass High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Maple Valley High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 Broadway St
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
North High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 17th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Fargo Davies High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7150 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Kindred High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Dakota St
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Northern Cass High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
South High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Central Cass High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
West Fargo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 9th St E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Dakota High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Horace High School
8100 Lakeview Drive
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
West Fargo Community High School
311 1st Avenue East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
West Fargo High Virtual Academy
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, ND include Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy, Maple Valley High School and North High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
15 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

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