Enrollment
16
Combined
DISTRICT 25 · STATE 50
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOORHEAD AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 272142002799
West Central Academy-N
2777 34TH ST S, MOORHEAD, MN 56560 · (218) 284-3316 · Clay County
GRADES 03–12COMBINED41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL16 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.2:1 · STATE 6.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
13 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 9 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 4 | 25% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where West Central Academy-N ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 16 | #79 of 137 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
16
-1 (-6%) vs 2020
+300% since 2000-01, when it was 4
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 16 | N/A | N/A | 81% (13) |
| 2023-24 | 13 | N/A | N/A | 77% (10) |
| 2022-23 | 14 | N/A | N/A | 79% (11) |
| 2020-21 | 17 | N/A | N/A | 82% (14) |
| 2017-18 | 9 | N/A | N/A | 67% (6) |
| 2015-16 | 11 | N/A | N/A | 27% (3) |
| 2010-11 | 8 | N/A | N/A | 38% (3) |
| 2000-01 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | 25% (1) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Central Academy-N.
About West Central Academy-N
The public combined-grade school West Central Academy-N is located in MOORHEAD, Minnesota. Enrollment is 16 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 3 through 12. Against the 50-student average for combined schools in Minnesota, enrollment here is 68% lower.
Moorhead Area Public Schools counts 12 schools and 7,571 students, including West Central Academy-N.
At West Central Academy-N, the largest share of students is White, at 31%. After that, the student body is 19% Hispanic, 19% multiracial, 19% Native American, and 6% Black. Census figures show Clay County is about 85% White.
Around 81% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 40% average for public schools in Clay County is 41 points.
Clay County has these Census figures: the median household income is $81,172, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 39%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. In all, Clay County has 32 public schools and roughly 11,470 students.
The closest public school to West Central Academy-N is Moorhead ALC, about 0.6 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
West Central Academy-N falls in the Rural: Fringe locale category, used for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
West Central Academy-N's enrollment declined from 17 in 2020-21 to 16 in 2024-25.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,059
Census ACS
Median income
$81,172
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
11,470 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Moorhead Area Public Schools
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 2,158 students
- MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertsen ElementaryElementary · 719 students
- Dorothy Dodds Elementary SchoolElementary · 625 students
- ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARYElementary · 616 students
- Robert Asp ElementaryElementary · 580 students
Other schools in MOORHEAD
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 2,158 students
- MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertsen ElementaryElementary · 719 students
- Dorothy Dodds Elementary SchoolElementary · 625 students
- ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARYElementary · 616 students
- Robert Asp ElementaryElementary · 580 students
Nearby schools
- Moorhead ALC0.6 mi · 138
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.9 mi · 2,158
- Dorothy Dodds Elementary School0.9 mi · 625
- Probstfield Elementary1.6 mi · 290
- PROBSTFIELD CENTER FOR EDUCATION1.6 mi · 253
- Moorhead Voluntary PreKindergarten1.6 mi · 20
Frequently asked questions
About West Central Academy-NWhat is the total enrollment at West Central Academy-N?
West Central Academy-N enrolls approximately 16 students in grades 03-12.
What grades does West Central Academy-N serve?
West Central Academy-N serves grades 03-12.
How many teachers does West Central Academy-N have?
West Central Academy-N employs 0 FTE teachers.
How diverse is West Central Academy-N?
West Central Academy-N reports a student body of 31% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Black, 19% Two or more.
What district is West Central Academy-N in?
West Central Academy-N is part of Moorhead Area Public Schools.
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