At a glance
Reported students
1,367
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
390
Bismarck High School: 1,367 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Bismarck High School
Bismarck High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bismarck. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Bismarck 1. NCES reports 1,367 students for 2024–25.
Among 180 high schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 102 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the North Dakota median of 10.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (11.3%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bismarck High School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 5.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black2.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native11.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bismarck 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Century High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,406 reported students
Legacy High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,419 reported students
South Central Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
97 reported students
Bismarck High Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Horizon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,124 reported students
Simle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,053 reported students
Public schools near Bismarck High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck High Virtual Academy High · Bismarck 1 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| South Central Alternative High School High · Bismarck 1 | 09–12 | 97 | 1.2 mi |
| Century High School High · Bismarck 1 | 09–12 | 1,406 | 1.8 mi |
| Legacy High School High · Bismarck 1 | 09–12 | 1,419 | 3.1 mi |
| Mandan Virtual High School High · Mandan 1 | 09–12 | 49 | 6 mi |
| Mandan High School High · Mandan 1 | 09–12 | 1,175 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bismarck High School
What grades does Bismarck High School serve?
Bismarck High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bismarck 1.
How many students attend Bismarck High School?
Bismarck High School reported 1,367 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 180 North Dakota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,242 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bismarck High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 1,367 students and 85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 10.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bismarck High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bismarck High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Bismarck 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bismarck High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bismarck High School in?
Bismarck High School is part of Bismarck 1, based in Bismarck, ND, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bismarck High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bismarck High Virtual Academy (0.7 mi), South Central Alternative High School (1.2 mi), Century High School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.