Serving 320 students in grades 7-12, Bottineau Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bottineau Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bottineau Junior-senior High School's student population of 320 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Braves & Stars
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bottineau Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bottineau Junior-senior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
70%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bottineau Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Bottineau Junior-senior High School is ranked #183 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bottineau Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bottineau Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bottineau Junior-senior High School?
320 students attend Bottineau Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bottineau Junior-senior High School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bottineau Junior-senior High School?
Bottineau Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bottineau Junior-senior High School offer ?
Bottineau Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bottineau Junior-senior High School part of?
Bottineau Junior-senior High School is part of Bottineau 1 School District.
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