Serving 1,367 students in grades 9-12, Bismarck High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 5% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bismarck High School serves the south part of the Bismarck, ND school district, covering an area of approximately 55 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bismarck High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bismarck High School's student population of 1,367 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1873
School Rankings
Bismarck High School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bismarck High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Demon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bismarck High School's ranking?
Bismarck High School is ranked #224 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Bismarck High School often compared to?
Bismarck High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy High School, Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bismarck High School?
The graduation rate of Bismarck High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Bismarck High School?
1,367 students attend Bismarck High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bismarck High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bismarck High School?
Bismarck High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bismarck High School offer ?
Bismarck High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bismarck High School part of?
Bismarck High School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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