Serving 235 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 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowman Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bowman Co High School's student population of 235 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowman Co 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 Bowman Co High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #350 out of 461 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 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bowman Co High School?
235 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, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 11:1.
What grades does Bowman Co High School offer ?
Bowman Co High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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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