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Bismarck 1 School District

NDBismarck, North Dakota•Burleigh County

Contact & Location

806 North Washington Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4000
www.bismarckschools.org
GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

29
Total Schools
13,964
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
1
Preschools
Elementary Schools
19
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
4
Middle Schools
High Schools
5
High Schools

Rating Distribution

936%
Below Average
1144%
Average
520%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
29
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
19
Middle
4
High
5

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
77%
Two or More Races
7%
Native American
7%
Hispanic / Latino
4%
Black / African American
3%
Asian
1%
Pacific Islander
1%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

23%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
34%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

5.2
out of 10
Average ACT Score
19.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
—
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
72%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
18%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
36% (9)
Average
44% (11)
Above Average
20% (5)

Bismarck 1 School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Bismarck 1 School District

29 schools

Preschools

(1)
—
Becep Center
Preschoolpublic•332 students

Elementary Schools

(19)
—
Bismarck K-5 Virtual Academy
Elementarypublic0
7.4
Centennial Elementary School
Elementarypublic•382 students
1.5
Dorothy Moses Elementary School
Elementarypublic•371 students
8.7
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•482 students
2.2
Grimsrud Elementary School
Elementarypublic•156 students
6.4
Highland Acres Elementary School
Elementarypublic•101 students
1.5
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School
Elementarypublic•254 students
6.2
Liberty Elementary School
Elementarypublic•496 students
5.8
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementarypublic•650 students
5.6
Northridge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•425 students
3.0
Pioneer Elementary School
Elementarypublic•213 students
5.6
Prairie Rose Elem School
Elementarypublic•135 students
3.0
Rita Murphy Elementary School
Elementarypublic•393 students
4.0
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
Elementarypublic•479 students
6.4
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementarypublic•121 students
8.3
Silver Ranch Elementary School
Elementarypublic•361 students
6.4
Sunrise Elementary School
Elementarypublic•490 students
7.8
Victor Solheim Elementary School
Elementarypublic•560 students
2.2
Will-Moore Elementary School
Elementarypublic•207 students

Middle Schools

(4)
—
Bismarck 6-8 Virtual Academy
Middlepublic0
6.7
Horizon Middle School
Middlepublic•1,044 students
5.8
Simle Middle School
Middlepublic•1,040 students
6.4
Wachter Middle School
Middlepublic•1,000 students

High Schools

(5)
—
Bismarck 9-12 Virtual Academy
Highpublic0
4.4
Bismarck High School
Highpublic•1,333 students
7.5
Century High School
Highpublic•1,427 students
5.8
Legacy High School
Highpublic•1,418 students
2.3
South Central Alternative High School
Highpublic•94 students

Reported Incidents

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Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Bismarck Schools Push Equity, SEL

Alleged incident in Bismarck 1 School District · North Dakota

A school district is implementing a strategic plan that includes "culturally responsive practices" and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). These initiatives aim to promote "equity" and "racial justice" through curriculum and staff roles. The district utilizes resources from organizations like CASEL and Second Step to integrate these concepts into teaching.

Occurred on January 1, 2020Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 29 schools in Bismarck 1 School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026