High Schools in Bismarck 1

The Bismarck 1 school district in North Dakota is home to 4 high schools serving grades 9-12: Century High School, Legacy High School, Bismarck High School, and South Central Alternative High School. Among these, Century High School stands out as the top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in the state and outperforming the Bismarck 1 district and the state of North Dakota across various metrics.

Century High School boasts a 95.8% four-year graduation rate, a low 2.0% dropout rate, and impressive test scores in mathematics, reading, and science. In contrast, South Central Alternative High School appears to be the weakest performer in the district, with a very low 14.3% four-year graduation rate, a high 39.0% dropout rate, and significantly lower test scores compared to the other high schools.

The racial composition of the high schools varies, with Century High School and Legacy High School having a higher percentage of white students compared to Bismarck High School and South Central Alternative High School. Additionally, South Central Alternative High School has the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio, but these factors have not yet translated into improved outcomes for its students.