For the 2025 school year, there are 15 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 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Maple Valley High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Broadway St
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
North High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 17th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,112 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Fargo Davies High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7150 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,339 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Kindred High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Dakota St
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Northern Cass High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
South High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1840 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Central Cass High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
West Fargo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 9th St E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2050
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Dakota High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
8100 Lakeview Drive
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-2070
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
311 1st Avenue East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2008
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Gr: 6-7 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Cass County Career And Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
115 4th Ave
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Gr: PK-1 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rural Cass Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
300 1st St
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
800 40th Ave East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8
109 3rd St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
400 Dakota Ave Nw
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Gr: PK-3 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
West Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
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 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cass County include: West Fargo High School vs. West Fargo Sheyenne High School, South High School vs. North High School, North High School vs. South High School
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