Bismarck High School

Bismarck High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
800 N 8th St,  Bismarck, ND
Bismarck School District No. 1
4.0
3.8
1,333 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
610
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
62.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
32.2%
State Average
45%
Science
62.9%
State Average
62%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
301:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
71.9%
Native American
12.5%
Two or more races
6.7%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best HS For Athletes in North Dakota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Dakota State University 265 Students
University of North Dakota 259 Students
Bismarck State College 253 Students
University of Mary 122 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 92 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 86 Students
Minot State University 81 Students
Dickinson State University 57 Students
Valley City State University 54 Students
Colorado State University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Business 42 Students
Biology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Education 29 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 161 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/16/2023
The teachers there are great, and so are the class options. Every class you could possibly want offered there.
3.0 Alum
6/24/2022
Some of the teachers were really great and the extracurriculares made it feel like a home. A lot of the students were not the nicest to be around and made it a difficult environment to learn. It could be clique at times and teachers had favorites.
4.0 Senior
6/18/2021
Lots of tradition!! The school is full of students that really care about keeping Bismarck High full of life at every event. The student body is very supportive and accepting of all activities and everyone seems to be involved in something
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/15/2021
All three of our children graduated with honors from BHS. One is currently a medical doctor, one is an electrical engineer, and one is in college. Many extracurricular activities including science, music, sports and many others. Great opportunities through the BSC Career Academy. Like all high schoo...
4.0 other
2/20/2021
Graduated from here in the first half of the 2000s, so I’m sure many things are different these days. But the staff cared, from teachers to the lunchroom staff. I enjoyed most all of my classes, and there were plenty of extracurriculars to keep me busy and introduce me to people in other grades. The...
2.0 other
9/23/2015
I was a student 5 years ago.I was a A/B student but once I got here they were C/D. I don't feel that the teachers care one way or the other if you fail or not and the counselor/principle wont work with you if you have medical problems and ship you off to the next school without so much as a 'good lu...
5.0 student
12/17/2008

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