Bismarck High School is a public high school located in Bismarck, North Dakota. It currently serves 1,197 students and is a part of the Bismarck Public Schools system. The grades offered at Bismarck High school are ninth through twelfth. The student body consists of 50.45 percent male and 49.55 percent female.
Serving 1,371 students in grades 9-12, Bismarck High School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (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 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- 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 1,371 students has grown by 15% 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
1,371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1873
School Rankings
Bismarck High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bismarck High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
73%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Demon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bismarck High School's ranking?
Bismarck High School is ranked #246 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
30% 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 89%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bismarck High School?
1,371 students attend Bismarck High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% 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, 2% 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 11:1.
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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