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#227 of 451 schools in ND
Legacy High School
High School · Bismarck 1 · Bismarck, ND
A Bismarck 1 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3400 Calgary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Legacy High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Legacy 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bismarck), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,108
Median home value
$383,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Century High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,401 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Bismarck High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bismarck 1
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #11 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Legacy High School is listed in BISMARCK 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy High School
Legacy High School is a public high school in Bismarck, ND, part of Bismarck 1, serving approximately 1,411 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy High School
What grades does Legacy High School serve?
Legacy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy High School rank in ND?
Legacy High School ranks #227 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Legacy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Legacy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Legacy High School a charter school?
No, Legacy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Legacy High School a Title I school?
No, Legacy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy High School?
15.9% of students at Legacy 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
- 1,411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (701) 323-4850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 58503)
- 37,081
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 58503; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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