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Bismarck High School

800 N 8th St, Bismarck, ND, 58501

About Bismarck High School

Bismarck High School is one of the best schools in the state. It is a well-known public school for grades 9–12 in the Bismarck Public Schools district. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school can accommodate about 1,250 students and provide a balanced learning environment. Academic excellence is very important, and 30% of students take AP® classes and tests, which are college-level classes and tests. The student body is made up of a wide range of people. For example, 27% of the students are minorities and 24% are economically disadvantaged. The school had a 33% proficiency in math and a 54% proficiency in reading for the 2025–2026 school year. The campus has a good reputation in the community and gets about $14,642 per student from the district. It is known as one of the best schools in North Dakota. Bismarck High School is still known as one of the best schools because it helps students do well while also creating a lively and supportive school environment, and it is one of the best high school in North Dakota.

Bismarck High School Contact Information

Address

800 N 8th St, Bismarck, ND, 58501

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Phone

(701) 323-4800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 54% in Reading.
85
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1371
Total Students
$43734
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 110 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bismarck High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:38 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 73.23%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic 4.96%
Black 2.48%
Two+ Races 6.64%
Native Am. 11.01%
White
73.23%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic
4.96%
Black
2.48%
Two+ Races
6.64%
Native Am.
11.01%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1371
47.05%
645 Female
52.95%
726 Male

Student Population

1371 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

342 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The girls' basketball team is currently in charge of Bismarck High School's annual "Hygiene Hype" event, which collects and gives away essential items to other students. Recently, the school put on a great performance of "The Little Mermaid" in the newly dedicated auditorium. This showed off the talents of the performing arts department. Also, the district has made final plans to change the times of high school bells for the next school year so that they better fit with students' extracurricular activities and make transportation more efficient.

FAQ

Q1. Does Bismarck High School assist school students with college entrance requirements?

Ans. The guidance department ensures school students are well-prepared for the SAT and ACT exams by providing testing schedules and preparatory resources.

Q2. What kind of athletic traditions exist at the school?

Ans. School students participate in a storied sports program that emphasizes sportsmanship, perseverance, and community pride.

Q3. Are there opportunities for musical development?

Ans. A wide variety of orchestral and vocal ensembles allow school students to showcase their talents at local and state festivals.

Q4. How does the school foster school spirit?

Ans. Frequent pep rallies and student-led events create a vibrant atmosphere where school students feel a strong sense of belonging.

Q5. Can school students explore technical trades?

Ans. Bismarck High School offers diverse elective courses that allow school students to gain hands-on experience in industrial and technical fields.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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