Bowman County High School is a public high school located in Bowman, North Dakota. A part of Bowman County School District. As of 2007, it serves about 150 students. The athletic teams are known as the Bowman County Bulldogs.
Serving 231 students in grades 7-12, Bowman Co 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowman Co High School serves the southern part of Bowman, ND, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 1,017.5 square miles. Most students typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 18.4 miles to the zone's edge and some living as far as 34.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowman Co High School's student population of 231 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowman Co 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 Bowman Co High School is 0.19, 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
#353 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowman Co High School's ranking?
Bowman Co High School is ranked #353 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Bowman Co High School often compared to?
Bowman Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scranton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowman Co High School?
The graduation rate of Bowman Co High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Bowman Co High School?
231 students attend Bowman Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bowman Co High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowman Co High School?
Bowman Co High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bowman Co High School offer ?
Bowman Co High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bowman Co High School part of?
Bowman Co High School is part of Bowman Co 1 School District.
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