Enrollment
231
High
DISTRICT 127 · STATE 220
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOWMAN CO 1·NCES 380320000075
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL
102 8th Ave SW, Bowman, ND 58623 · (701) 523-3283 · Bowman County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL231 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
12.9:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
43 students
DISTRICT 20% · 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 | 37 | 16% |
| Grade 8 | 33 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 45 | 19% |
| Grade 10 | 38 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 47 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 31 | 13% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 49% · US 70%
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
Based on grade levels within BOWMAN CO 1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL this school | 231 | 18.6% | N/A |
| SURREY HIGH SCHOOL Surrey | 206 | 14.1% | N/A |
| CAVALIER HIGH SCHOOL Cavalier | 180 | 20.0% | N/A |
| SOUTH PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL Minot | 155 | 23.9% | N/A |
| HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL Hillsboro | 235 | 23.0% | N/A |
| LARIMORE HIGH SCHOOL Larimore | 204 | 21.6% | N/A |
Matched among North Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 231 | #38 of 168 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #19 of 45 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.2% | #34 of 45 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 18.6% | #69 of 90 |
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
231
+12 (+5%) vs 2020
+30% since 1990-91, when it was 178
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 12.2:1
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 | 231 | 17.9 | 12.9:1 | 19% (43) |
| 2023-24 | 235 | 18.3 | 12.8:1 | 17% (41) |
| 2022-23 | 227 | 19.8 | 11.5:1 | 21% (47) |
| 2020-21 | 219 | 18 | 12.2:1 | 16% (35) |
| 2017-18 | 195 | 18.5 | 10.5:1 | 16% (32) |
| 2015-16 | 197 | 18 | 10.9:1 | 18% (36) |
| 2010-11 | 122 | 12 | 10.2:1 | 20% (25) |
| 2000-01 | 161 | 12 | 13.4:1 | 25% (41) |
| 1990-91 | 178 | 10 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 18% (195 to 231); teachers down 3% (18.5 to 17.9).
About BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school in Bowman, North Dakota. Its enrollment is 231 students, spread over grades 7 through 12.
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL is a school in BOWMAN CO 1. The district has 4 schools and 508 students.
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL is 90% White by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 6% Hispanic and 3% Black. That is in line with Bowman County, where about 92% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 19%.
The school's 17.9 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. High schools in North Dakota average 16.1:1, 3.2 more students per teacher than here. Income data for the school show 19% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Bowman County is similar, at 20%.
For Bowman County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $72,109, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. There are 6 public schools in the county, enrolling about 643, BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL among them.
Measured in a straight line, BOWMAN CO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile from BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL. The five-mile area around BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL holds 2 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
The school's enrollment increased 5% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
The discussion board for BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Bowman County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,906
Census ACS
Median income
$72,109
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BOWMAN CO 1
- BOWMAN CO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 230 students
- BOWMAN CO PRESCHOOLElementary · 34 students
- RHAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 13 students
Other schools in Bowman
- BOWMAN CO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 230 students
- BOWMAN CO PRESCHOOLElementary · 34 students
Nearby schools
- BOWMAN CO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 230
- BOWMAN CO PRESCHOOL0.0 mi · 34
- RHAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL12.0 mi · 13
- SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL12.8 mi · 62
- SCRANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL12.8 mi · 73
- MARMARTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL25.6 mi · 3
Frequently asked questions
About BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOLHow large is BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL?
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 231 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL serve?
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 12.9:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL?
At BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL in?
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL is part of BOWMAN CO 1.
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