For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 371 students in Wahpeton, ND.
The top ranked public high school in Wahpeton, ND is Wahpeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahpeton, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Wahpeton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Wahpeton, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wahpeton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Wahpeton, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 11th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Wahpeton, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richland County Area Vocational Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southeast Region Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wahpeton Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
508 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wahpeton, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Wahpeton, ND include Wahpeton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wahpeton?
1 public high schools are located in Wahpeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wahpeton?
Wahpeton public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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