West Fargo High School
| West Fargo High School | |
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801 9th St E , 58078 | |
| Coordinates | 46°52′03″N 96°52′51″W / 46.86750°N 96.88083°W |
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| Type | Public |
| School district | West Fargo Public Schools |
| Principal | Rachel Bachmeier[1] |
| Staff | 105.59 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 1,423 (2022-23)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.48[2] |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Mascot | Packer |
| Website | https://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/wfhs |
West Fargo High School is a public high school located in West Fargo, North Dakota. It serves about 1,500 students, and is a part of the West Fargo Public Schools system. The school colors are green and white and the athletic teams are known as the Packers. Until 2015, it was the only high school to serve the district. WFHS is the second largest high school in North Dakota as of the 2018–19 school year and is known for its educational system and great teachers.
In fall 2007, West Fargo High School freshman began attending the Sheyenne Ninth Grade Center (now known as Sheyenne High School[3]) as a way to handle the increase of students in the district. As of the 2015-2016 school year, West Fargo High and Sheyenne High School both had freshman through senior classes on their campuses.
Covid-19 required the school include hybrid learning with half of their students online.
Athletics and activities
[edit]North Dakota State Championships
[edit]- State Class 'A’ Baseball: 2012, 2017
- State Class 'A' boys' basketball: 1983, 1991, 1992, 2021
- State Class 'A' girls' basketball: 1993, 1994, 1998
- State Class 'A' football: 1993
- State Class 'AAA' football: 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2017
- State Class 'A' wrestling: 2006
- State Class 'A' volleyball: 2001
- State Class 'A' boys' swimming: 2009, 2012 (tie with Fargo North), 2024
- Girls' hockey: 2010
- State Class 'A' boys' Cross Country: 1986
- State Class 'A’ One Act Plays: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
- State Class ‘A’ Cheer: 2013,2024
Notable alumni
[edit]- Anthony W. England, former NASA shuttle astronaut, graduated from West Fargo High School in 1959[4]
- Dane Boedigheimer, filmmaker and YouTuber, creator of the Annoying Orange, graduated in 1997[5]
- Jan Maxwell, Broadway and television actress, graduated in 1974
- Amber Preston, stand-up comedian, graduated in 1996[6]
- Tyler Roehl, football running back, graduated in 2004
- Matt Strahm, relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, graduated in 2010
- Andy Young, infielder who is a free agent, graduated in 2012
References
[edit]- ^ Hansen, Stephanie (March 29, 2022). "Bachmeier Named Next Principal for West Fargo High School". west-fargo.k12.nd.us. West Fargo Public Schools. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c "WEST FARGO HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Sheyenne High School Overview". www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Biographical Data" (PDF). NASA. August 1999. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "West Fargo". westfargopioneer.com.
- ^ Lamb, John (2014-02-12). "Look who's laughing now: West Fargo graduate returns to headline comedy club opening". Forum. Fargo, North Dakota. Retrieved 2020-04-20.