Legacy High School serves 1,385 students in grades 9-12.
Legacy High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 1% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Legacy High School's student population of 1,385 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,385 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Legacy High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Legacy High School is 0.31, 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
#389 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1

American Indian
6%
11%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
2%
6%

Black
3%
5%

White
83%
73%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
96%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
22%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy High School's ranking?
Legacy High School is ranked #389 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Legacy High School often compared to?
Legacy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bismarck High School, Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy High School?
The graduation rate of Legacy High School is 96%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Legacy High School?
1,385 students attend Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Legacy High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Legacy High School offer ?
Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy High School part of?
Legacy High School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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