Company Profile
Fargo Public Schools
Company Overview
Fargo Public Schools is the second largest school district in North Dakota, serving more than 11,000 students and their families in grades kindergarten through twelve. In addition, Fargo Public Schools is the fourth largest employer in the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, an alternative high school and an early childhood special education program. The district has an average elementary class size of 20 students and a graduation rate of 85%.
Fargo Public Schools is accredited through AdvancED, the largest community of education professionals in the world that conducts rigorous, on-site external reviews of Pre-K-12 schools and school systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential. FPS had its accreditation site visit in the spring of 2016 where it was again given the distinction of accreditation by AdvancED for another five years.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
The Fargo Public Schools faculty and staff exhibit a high level of commitment to provide and sustain an outstanding learning
environment for all. As a result, our District as a whole performs at an elevated level.
Some achievements from the 2016-17school year:
• Fargo Public Schools named among the Best Communities for Music Education for the 14th year by the National
Association of Music Merchants
• The Fargo Public Schools was named to the United Way’s Most Generous Workplaces List
• Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award, for the 13th year in a row, from the Association of School
Business Officials International
• Air Force Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps Distinguished Unit Award