Serving 311 students in grades 7-12, Bottineau Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bottineau Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bottineau Junior-senior High School's student population of 311 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bottineau Junior-senior 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 Bottineau Junior-senior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bottineau Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Bottineau Junior-senior High School is ranked #256 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bottineau Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bottineau Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bottineau Junior-senior High School?
311 students attend Bottineau Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bottineau Junior-senior High School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bottineau Junior-senior High School?
Bottineau Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bottineau Junior-senior High School offer ?
Bottineau Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bottineau Junior-senior High School part of?
Bottineau Junior-senior High School is part of Bottineau 1 School District.
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