Very Good
#321 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 31% in state
Bismarck High School
High School · Bismarck School District · Bismarck, AR
A high school in Bismarck, AR where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11636 HWY 84, Bismarck, AR 71929
- Math 28% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bismarck High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bismarck High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,485
Median home value
$196,100
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71929; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bismarck School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bismarck High School is listed in BISMARCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bismarck High School
Bismarck High School is a public high school in Bismarck, AR, part of Bismarck School District, serving approximately 318 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bismarck High School
What grades does Bismarck High School serve?
Bismarck High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bismarck High School?
Bismarck High School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bismarck High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bismarck High School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bismarck High School rank in AR?
Bismarck High School ranks #321 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bismarck High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bismarck High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bismarck High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bismarck High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bismarck High School a charter school?
No, Bismarck High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bismarck High School a Title I school?
No, Bismarck High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bismarck High School?
66.0% of students at Bismarck High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hot Spring County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (501) 865-4888
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71929)
- 4,673
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71929; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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