Enrollment
42
High
DISTRICT 46 · STATE 220
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOWBELLS 14·NCES 380309000070
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL
200 Madison Ave NW, Bowbells, ND 58721 · (701) 377-2396 · Burke County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.9:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
14%
6 students
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 9 | 21% |
| Grade 9 | 9 | 21% |
| Grade 10 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 12 | 9 | 21% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within BOWBELLS 14. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 42 | #148 of 168 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
42
+15 (+56%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 81
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
was 5.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 42 | 5.8 | 7.3:1 | 14% (6) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 5.8 | 6.9:1 | 20% (8) |
| 2022-23 | 41 | 5.8 | 7.1:1 | 22% (9) |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 5 | 5.4:1 | 22% (6) |
| 2017-18 | 26 | 5.5 | 4.7:1 | 31% (8) |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 4 | 7.8:1 | 32% (10) |
| 2010-11 | 37 | 4 | 9.3:1 | 11% (4) |
| 2000-01 | 58 | 7 | 8.3:1 | 33% (19) |
| 1990-91 | 81 | 10 | 8.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 62% (26 to 42); teachers up 5% (5.5 to 5.8).
About BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL is a very small high school in Bowbells, North Dakota. Students in grades 7 through 12 make up the school's enrollment of 42 students. By comparison, high schools in North Dakota enroll about 220 students on average.
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL is one of the 2 schools that make up BOWBELLS 14 (92 students in total).
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL is 93% White by enrollment. The next largest groups are 5% Hispanic and 2% Native American.
There are about 7.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL, which has 5.8. The school's 7.3:1 compares with an average of 16.1:1 for high schools in North Dakota. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 14%.
Burke County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $91,591 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 1%. BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL shares Burke County with 5 other public schools.
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile from BOWBELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, its nearest public school.
Federal data place BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL in the Rural: Remote locale, which means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL reported 27 students in 2020-21 and 42 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. The ratio of students to teachers went from 5.4:1 to 7.3:1 over the same years.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Burke County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,156
Census ACS
Median income
$91,591
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
1%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
408 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- BOWBELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 50
- KENMARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL11.6 mi · 129
- KENMARE HIGH SCHOOL12.2 mi · 162
- BURKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL15.2 mi · 52
- BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL15.2 mi · 43
- POWERS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL24.6 mi · 69
Frequently asked questions
About BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOLHow large is BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL?
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 42 students in grades 07-12.
Is BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 7.3:1 (6 FTE teachers).
How diverse is BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL?
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 93% White, 5% Hispanic.
Who oversees BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL?
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by BOWBELLS 14 in Burke County.
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