Serving 27 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 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowbells High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowbells High School's student population of 27 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
![This chart displays total students of Bowbells High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Bowbells High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-oN5vHS.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Bowbells High School by grade. This chart displays the students of Bowbells High School by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-XmbyTZ.png)
School Rankings
Bowbells 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 Bowbells High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Bowbells High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Bowbells High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-fCQoty.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bowbells High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bowbells High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-KTiEmI.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowbells High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowbells High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-bnb8zJx.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bowbells High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bowbells High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-bu89gCV.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bowbells High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bowbells High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-AZLxuc.png)
American Indian
n/a
11%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bowbells High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bowbells High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-wmqbAK.png)
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bowbells High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bowbells High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-uv9wge.png)
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
73%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bowbells High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bowbells High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-br7ALdl.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bowbells High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bowbells High School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-RDXy7x.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-s4SGEK.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Bowbells High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Bowbells High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-bvoYgaw.png)
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
86%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Bowbells High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Bowbells High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-B5Rtcb.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bowbells High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bowbells High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/61000/60973/bowbells-high-school-chart-byWv0XQ.png)
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 #388 out of 461 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?
27 students attend Bowbells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bowbells High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowbells High School?
Bowbells High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowbells High School offer ?
Bowbells High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowbells High School part of?
Bowbells High School is part of Bowbells 14 School District.
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