Serving 42 students in grades 7-12, Bowbells 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowbells High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bowbells school district, covering approximately 283.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the farthest edge of the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowbells High School's student population of 42 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
42 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bowbells High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowbells High School is 0.13, 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
#389 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Hispanic
5%
8%
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowbells High School's ranking?
Bowbells High School is ranked #389 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowbells High School?
The graduation rate of Bowbells High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bowbells High School?
42 students attend Bowbells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bowbells High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowbells High School?
Bowbells High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bowbells High School offer ?
Bowbells High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bowbells High School part of?
Bowbells High School is part of Bowbells 14 School District.
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