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BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL

102 8th Ave SW, Bowman, ND 58623 · (701) 523-3283 · Bowman County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL231 STUDENTS
Enrollment
231
High
DISTRICT 127 · STATE 220
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
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
37
Grade 8
33
Grade 9
45
Grade 10
38
Grade 11
47
Grade 12
31
Student demographics
White
20790%
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
146%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 8%
Black
73%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11650%
Female
11550%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
231
+36 (+18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 10.5:1
% White
90%
was 89%
% Hispanic
6%
was 8%
% Black
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL

BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL operates as a reasonably sized 9-12 campus in Bowman, North Dakota, operated by BOWMAN CO 1. Current enrollment sits at 231 students spanning grades 7 through 12.

Within BOWMAN CO 1, which oversees 4 schools and 508 students, BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL logs that nearly all students (90%) are White; the rest breaks down as 6% Hispanic, 3% Black. Compared to Bowman County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.9:1. The state averages around 16.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 19% of students at BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, Bowman County reports that median household earnings sit near $72,109, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Bowman County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 643 students), BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is BOWMAN CO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL has grew 18%, going from 195 students in 2018 to 231 in 2025. Class-load math has rose: from 10.5:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Bowman County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL
District
BOWMAN CO 1
Address
102 8th Ave SW, Bowman, ND 58623
Phone
(701) 523-3283
County
Bowman County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
231
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
43 (19%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
380320000075
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL
How 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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