Bismarck High School

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

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:
56^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,723

Feeder schools for Bismarck High School:

Elementary:	Bismarck Elementary School
Middle:	Bismarck Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 4.5

Number of students: 318

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

6.9%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bismarck High School ranks better than 81.6% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (6.9%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bismarck High School is 4.5. (See more...)

Compare Bismarck High School employs 69.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 56^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Bismarck High School in the ranking list.)

Bismarck School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck School District 33^rd 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
2006	78.82	11^th	232	95.3%
2007	68.04	38^th	258	85.3%
2008	40.98	158^th	256	38.3%
2009	62.90	64^th	261	75.5%
2010	72.64	29^th	262	88.9%
2011	69.72	35^th	266	86.8%
2012	74.47	28^th	266	89.5%
2013	74.47	31^st	271	88.6%
2014	65.15	62^nd	268	76.9%
2015	83.50	8^th	267	97.0%
2016	85.87	21^st	269	92.2%
2017	93.18	6^th	264	97.7%
2018	94.59	7^th	263	97.3%
2019	94.60	7^th	282	97.5%
2021	92.06	11^th	290	96.2%
2022	90.52	10^th	282	96.5%
2023	92.39	13^th	295	95.6%
2024	71.44	56^th	305	81.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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	Total
1988	330	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	330
1989	338	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	338
1990	335	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	335
1991	366	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	370
1992	372	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
1993	400	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	403
1994	405	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	408
1995	446	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	450
1996	446	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	450
1997	455	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	461
1998	280	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	284
1999	288	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	291
2000	280	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	286
2001	302	0	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	312
2002	297	0	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	306
2003	297	0	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	306
2004	294	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	302
2005	288	1	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	299
2006	313	2	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	326
2007	290	3	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	307
2008	270	3	4	19	1	n/a	n/a	297
2009	254	4	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	278
2010	275	4	2	18	0	1	0	300
2011	277	3	1	13	1	0	0	295
2012	324	3	1	18	0	0	0	346
2013	312	2	2	18	1	0	0	335
2014	308	2	3	1	1	1	0	316
2015	286	2	4	19	3	0	0	314
2016	274	1	4	19	5	1	0	304
2017	285	1	4	22	6	1	1	320
2018	274	3	5	26	4	0	2	314
2019	268	3	6	23	5	0	0	305
2020	279	7	3	24	4	0	1	318
2021	261	6	2	22	3	0	2	296
2022	268	6	0	15	3	0	3	295
2023	279	5	0	20	3	0	1	308
2024	285	3	3	22	3	0	2	318

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
2024	318	69.4	4.5	66

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
2024	318	69.4	4.5	66

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 13^th 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)	81	70.9	10.1%
9th Grade English (Bismarck School District)	81	70.9	10.1%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Bismarck High School)	68.3	44.2	24.1%
9th Grade Math (Bismarck School District)	68.3	44.2	24.1%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Bismarck High School)	53.1	52.3	0.8%
9th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)	53.1	52.3	0.8%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Bismarck High School)	51.9	50	1.9%
9th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)	51.9	50	1.9%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Bismarck High School)	78.6	76.7	1.9%
10th Grade English (Bismarck School District)	78.6	76.7	1.9%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Bismarck High School)	52.9	40.3	12.6%
10th Grade Math (Bismarck School District)	52.9	40.3	12.6%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Bismarck High School)	55.7	62.4	6.7%
10th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)	55.7	62.4	6.7%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Bismarck High School)	54.2	53.3	0.9%
10th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)	54.2	53.3	0.9%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bismarck High School)	34.8	24.5	10.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bismarck School District)	34.8	24.5	10.3%
11th Grade English (Bismarck High School)	76.8	66	10.8%
11th Grade English (Bismarck School District)	76.8	66	10.8%
11th Grade Reading (Bismarck High School)	44.9	30.2	14.7%
11th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)	44.9	30.2	14.7%
11th Grade Science (Bismarck High School)	43.5	30.2	13.3%
11th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)	43.5	30.2	13.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	305	308	1%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	23	20	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	268	279	4.1%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.8%	62.3%	7.6%

Schools Near Bismarck High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bismarck High School	Public	9-12	11636 Hwy 84	Bismarck	71929	Hot Spring County	Bismarck School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 865-4888	318	69	4.5	66.0%	285 (89.6%)	3 (0.9%)	22 (6.9%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	71.4	56^th of 305 public high schools	81.6%		92.4	13^th of 295 public high schools	95.6%	43			45.8	38.3	42.1			47.6	38.3	43.1					11.7	11.5	36.3	6.1			15.5				81.0	48.3	100.0		57.3	$9,723	$868	$8,855
Lake Hamilton High School	Public	10-12	280 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 767-9311	901	49	18.4	61.0%	666 (73.9%)	28 (3.1%)	128 (14.2%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (7.7%)	66.5	78^th of 305 public high schools	74.4%		60.9	103^rd of 295 public high schools	65.1%	25				30.0	30.0				30.0	30.0								23.1	0.0	100.0	23.3					42.5	0.0	100.0	42.5	$11,491	$965	$10,526
Hot Springs World Class High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	10-12	701 Emory St	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	Yes	Yes	No	No	(501) 624-5286	767	63	12.1	100.0%	246 (32.1%)	255 (33.2%)	181 (23.6%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (9.8%)	47.7	154^th of 305 public high schools	49.5%		31	222^nd of 295 public high schools	24.7%	68				28.1	28.1				29.7	29.7								22.4	3.0	0.0	8.4					26.7	11.8		25.5	$11,660	$1,628	$10,032
Ouachita High School	Public	7-12	258 School House Rd	Donaldson	71941	Hot Spring County	Ouachita School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 384-2323	272	32	8.4	48.5%	252 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	51	138^th of 305 public high schools	54.8%		49.5	149^th of 295 public high schools	49.5%	11	36.6	29.7	45.9	27.7	34.6	39.1	35.1	40.5	25.5	34.6	41.4	20.9	33.9	8.3	17.2	14.6	14.3	8.7			9.5	31.7	22.2	27.3		23.4	0.0	0.0	22.4	$8,458	$717	$7,742
Arkadelphia High School	Public	9-12	401 High School Rd	Arkadelphia	71923	Clark County	Arkadelphia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 246-7373	574	79	7.2	55.1%	284 (49.5%)	204 (35.5%)	52 (9.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	42.5	177^th of 305 public high schools	42.0%		55.8	123^rd of 295 public high schools	58.3%	54			33.6	22.5	27.8			34.3	25.2	29.4					9.7	9.7	41.3	1.9	0.0	0.0	10.3				33.3	30.5	0.0		30.0	$12,858	$1,184	$11,674
National Park Technology Center	Public	9-12	101 College Dr	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	National Park Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(501) 767-9314	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakeside High School	Public	9-12	2871 Malvern Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Lakeside School Dist(Garland)	No	No	No	No	(501) 262-1530	1,114	103	10.8	39.7%	790 (70.9%)	87 (7.8%)	148 (13.3%)	21 (1.9%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (5.5%)	78.3	35^th of 305 public high schools	88.5%		89.9	18^th of 295 public high schools	93.9%	17			45.9	48.5	47.2			43.0	47.9	45.5					16.3	15.9	66.3	11.6			31.7				75.6	35.8			49.8	$9,907	$523	$9,384
Cutter-Morning Star High School	Public	7-12	2801 Spring Street	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Cutter-Morning Star School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-1220	316	40	7.9	69.0%	227 (71.8%)	12 (3.8%)	40 (12.7%)	5 (1.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.5%)	30.2	233^rd of 305 public high schools	23.6%		28.7	231^st of 295 public high schools	21.7%	2	25.6	24.0	15.4	25.0	22.3	27.9	24.0	13.4	26.9	22.8	25.0	18.7	22.4	21.1	3.0	9.6	22.2	2.6	0.0		8.5	36.3	36.0	36.2	52.6	33.4	0.0		39.0	$9,365	$959	$8,405
Mountain Pine High School	Public	7-12	726 Blakely Dam Rd	Mountain Pine	71956	Garland County	Mountain Pine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-6917	294	48	6.1	100.0%	232 (78.9%)	25 (8.5%)	15 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	15 (5.1%)	38.6	194^th of 305 public high schools	36.4%		29.1	229^th of 295 public high schools	22.4%	35	24.5	25.0	23.2	29.3	25.3	24.5	25.0	23.2	34.1	26.3	18.4	13.6	16.9	35.3	7.3	15.5	16.7	0.0	0.0		4.5	24.5	38.5	30.7		35.9			35.9	$12,298	$2,085	$10,213
Centerpoint Academy Of Agriculture & Skilled Trade	Public, Charter	11-12	755 Hwy 8 E	Amity	71921	Clark County	Centerpoint School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 356-3612	18	1	23.0	66.7%	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			0.0		0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Bismarck High School

What is the racial makeup of Bismarck High School?

Students at Bismarck High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Bismarck High School?

Bismarck High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bismarck Elementary School
Middle : Bismarck Middle School

How many students attend Bismarck High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 318 students attended Bismarck High School.

Is Bismarck High School a good school?

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

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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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