Bismarck High School

Summary:

Bismarck High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bismarck, Arkansas, which is part of the Bismarck School District. The school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking within the top 20 for several years.

Bismarck High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests like ATLAS and ACT Aspire. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 42.1% of Bismarck High School students were proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% statewide. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 46.62% in 2020-2021 to 62.34% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

While Bismarck High School has maintained its strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined from 7th in 2016-2017 to 56th in 2023-2024. This could be due to the school's increasing percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may require additional resources and support to maintain its high level of academic achievement. Compared to nearby schools, Bismarck High School generally outperforms them in academic performance, particularly in ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, and ATLAS/Biology, but lags behind in ATLAS/Algebra and ATLAS/Geometry, suggesting a potential area for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 11636 Hwy 84
       Bismarck, AR  71929


(501) 865-4888

District: Bismarck School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,723 Help


Feeder schools for Bismarck High School:

Elementary:    Bismarck Elementary School
Middle:    Bismarck Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.0 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
6.5%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bismarck High School ranks better than 81.6% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (6.5%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bismarck High School is 5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bismarck High School is $9,723.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bismarck High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck High School 56th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Bismarck High School in the ranking list.)

Bismarck School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck School District 33rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bismarck High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.82 11th 232 95.3%
2007 68.04 38th 258 85.3%
2008 40.98 158th 256 38.3%
2009 62.90 64th 261 75.5%
2010 72.64 29th 262 88.9%
2011 69.72 35th 266 86.8%
2012 74.47 28th 266 89.5%
2013 74.47 31st 271 88.6%
2014 65.15 62nd 268 76.9%
2015 83.50 8th 267 97.0%
2016 85.87 21st 269 92.2%
2017 93.18 6th 264 97.7%
2018 94.59 7th 263 97.3%
2019 94.60 7th 282 97.5%
2021 92.06 11th 290 96.2%
2022 90.52 10th 282 96.5%
2023 92.39 13th 295 95.6%
2024 71.44 56th 305 81.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bismarck High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1989 338 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 338
1990 335 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1991 366 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 372 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1993 400 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1994 405 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1995 446 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 450
1996 446 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 450
1997 455 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 280 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 288 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 280 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2001 302 0 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 297 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 297 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 294 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2005 288 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 313 2 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 290 3 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 270 3 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2009 254 4 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2010 275 4 2 18 0 1 0 0 300
2011 277 3 1 13 1 0 0 0 295
2012 324 3 1 18 0 0 0 0 346
2013 312 2 2 18 1 0 0 0 335
2014 308 2 3 1 1 1 0 0 316
2015 286 2 4 19 3 0 0 0 314
2016 274 1 4 19 5 1 0 0 304
2017 285 1 4 22 6 1 1 0 320
2018 274 3 5 26 4 0 2 0 314
2019 268 3 6 23 5 0 0 0 305
2020 279 7 3 24 4 0 1 0 318
2021 261 6 2 22 3 0 2 0 296
2022 268 6 0 15 3 0 3 0 295
2023 279 5 0 20 3 0 1 0 308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bismarck High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 17.9 18.4 n/a
1989 338 22.0 15.3 n/a
1990 335 23.0 14.5 24.8
1991 370 18.9 19.5 16.5
1992 373 21.0 17.7 22.8
1993 403 21.8 18.5 21.1
1994 408 22.1 18.5 25.5
1995 450 25.9 17.4 19.6
1996 450 25.9 17.4 19.6
1997 461 29.3 15.7 21.9
1998 284 29.3 9.7 16.5
1999 291 10.4 28.0 29.2
2000 286 36.0 7.9 24.8
2001 312 19.0 16.4 25.3
2002 306 17.0 18.0 33.3
2003 306 17.0 18.0 33.3
2004 302 19.0 15.9 41.7
2005 299 19.0 15.7 46.2
2006 326 25.0 13.0 48.5
2007 307 30.0 10.2 61.6
2008 297 27.0 11.0 48.8
2009 278 26.0 10.7 48.6
2010 300 30.0 10.0 53.3
2011 295 27.0 10.9 51.2
2012 346 24.8 13.9 57.5
2013 335 24.4 13.7 57
2014 316 25.1 12.5 57.3
2015 314 24.0 13.0 55.4
2016 304 25.0 12.1 62.5
2017 320 27.5 11.6 33.1
2018 314 23.3 13.4 35.4
2019 305 n/a n/a 54.8
2020 318 57.7 5.5 66.7
2021 296 59.1 5.0 46.6
2022 295 58.3 5.0 53.2
2023 308 60.9 5.0 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bismarck High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 17.9 18.4 n/a
1989 338 22.0 15.3 n/a
1990 335 23.0 14.5 24.8
1991 370 18.9 19.5 16.5
1992 373 21.0 17.7 22.8
1993 403 21.8 18.5 21.1
1994 408 22.1 18.5 25.5
1995 450 25.9 17.4 19.6
1996 450 25.9 17.4 19.6
1997 461 29.3 15.7 21.9
1998 284 29.3 9.7 16.5
1999 291 10.4 28.0 29.2
2000 286 36.0 7.9 24.8
2001 312 19.0 16.4 25.3
2002 306 17.0 18.0 33.3
2003 306 17.0 18.0 33.3
2004 302 19.0 15.9 41.7
2005 299 19.0 15.7 46.2
2006 326 25.0 13.0 48.5
2007 307 30.0 10.2 61.6
2008 297 27.0 11.0 48.8
2009 278 26.0 10.7 48.6
2010 300 30.0 10.0 53.3
2011 295 27.0 10.9 51.2
2012 346 24.8 13.9 57.5
2013 335 24.4 13.7 57
2014 316 25.1 12.5 57.3
2015 314 24.0 13.0 55.4
2016 304 25.0 12.1 62.5
2017 320 27.5 11.6 33.1
2018 314 23.3 13.4 35.4
2019 305 n/a n/a 54.8
2020 318 57.7 5.5 66.7
2021 296 59.1 5.0 46.6
2022 295 58.3 5.0 53.2
2023 308 60.9 5.0 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bismarck High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $868 (8.9%) $8,855 (91.1%) $9,723

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bismarck High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 282 High schoolsRanks 13th of 295 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Bismarck High School)8170.9
 10.1%
   9th Grade English (Bismarck School District)8170.9
 10.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Bismarck High School)68.344.2
 24.1%
   9th Grade Math (Bismarck School District)68.344.2
 24.1%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Bismarck High School)53.152.3
 0.8%
   9th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)53.152.3
 0.8%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Bismarck High School)51.950
 1.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)51.950
 1.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Bismarck High School)78.676.7
 1.9%
   10th Grade English (Bismarck School District)78.676.7
 1.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Bismarck High School)52.940.3
 12.6%
   10th Grade Math (Bismarck School District)52.940.3
 12.6%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Bismarck High School)55.762.4
 6.7%
   10th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)55.762.4
 6.7%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Bismarck High School)54.253.3
 0.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)54.253.3
 0.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bismarck High School)34.824.5
 10.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bismarck School District)34.824.5
 10.3%
11th Grade English (Bismarck High School)76.866
 10.8%
   11th Grade English (Bismarck School District)76.866
 10.8%
11th Grade Reading (Bismarck High School)44.930.2
 14.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)44.930.2
 14.7%
11th Grade Science (Bismarck High School)43.530.2
 13.3%
   11th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)43.530.2
 13.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students305308
 1%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic2320
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White268279
 4.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%62.3%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bismarck High School

Students at Bismarck High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Bismarck High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bismarck Elementary School
Middle : Bismarck Middle School

Bismarck High School ranks 56th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Bismarck High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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