Serving 40 students in grades 7-12, Bowbells 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowbells High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowbells High School's student population of 40 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Bowbells 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 Bowbells High School is 0.23, 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
#388 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowbells High School's ranking?
Bowbells High School is ranked #388 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowbells High School?
The graduation rate of Bowbells High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bowbells High School?
40 students attend Bowbells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bowbells High School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowbells High School?
Bowbells High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowbells High School offer ?
Bowbells High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bowbells High School part of?
Bowbells High School is part of Bowbells 14 School District.
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