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Fessenden-Bowdon High School

Public Grades 9-12

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 97% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Fessenden-Bowdon High School is a public high school located in Fessenden, North Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 53 students. The school is part of the Fessenden-Bowdon 25 school district, which is ranked 44 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fessenden-Bowdon High School has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 54.5% of students proficient or better in Math, 74.5% in Reading, and 44.5% in Science for 10th grade, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 82.4% to 91.7% over the past few years, consistently exceeding the state average. Additionally, Fessenden-Bowdon High School spends significantly more per student compared to the state average, with spending ranging from $12,364 to $14,506 per student over the past few years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.0 to 10.4 over the past few years.

The closest neighboring high school is Harvey High School, located approximately 16 miles away. While Fessenden-Bowdon High School outperforms Harvey High School in academic proficiency, Harvey High School has a higher enrollment of 180 students compared to Fessenden-Bowdon's 53 students. Additionally, Fessenden-Bowdon High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 4th out of 125 schools in 2024-2025 to 89th out of 121 schools in 2021-2022, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Fessenden-Bowdon High School has also increased from 10.87% in 2021-2022 to 24.53% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,612

Per pupil spending ?

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438

(701) 547-3296

District: Fessenden-Bowdon 25

Feeder schools for Fessenden-Bowdon High School:

Elementary:

Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 73rd percentile in 2013 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (58% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of North Dakota high schools

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (82%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg51%

North Dakota avg40%

4^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 70 pts since 2021

From bottom 27% (2021) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 134Fessenden-Bowdon 25 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	91.5	4 of 125	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	48.9	62 of 122	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.8	89 of 121	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.3	86 of 118	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	69.1	33 of 122	73.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading74%+34 vs state

Math54%+14 vs state

Science44%+6 vs state

★

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Schools Near Fessenden-Bowdon High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)		A-Plus Reading (2025)		A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fessenden-Bowdon High School	Public	9-12	500 2nd St N	Fessenden	58438	Wells County	Fessenden-Bowdon 25	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 547-3296	56	5	11.0	16.1%	54 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	91.5	4^th of 125 public high schools	96.8%		48.9	62^nd of 122 public high schools	49.2%	58	54.5	54.5	74.5	74.5	44.5	44.5	$14,612	$456	$14,156
Harvey High School	Public	7-12	200 North St E	Harvey	58341	Wells County	Harvey 38	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 324-2267	183	14	12.7	32.2%	166 (90.7%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.8%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	42.9	66^th of 125 public high schools	47.2%		90.3	4^th of 122 public high schools	96.7%	62	19.5	19.5	49.5	49.5	29.5	29.5	$12,097	$00	$12,097

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fessenden-Bowdon High School

What district is Fessenden-Bowdon High School in?

Fessenden-Bowdon 25

Is Fessenden-Bowdon High School a good school?

Yes! Fessenden-Bowdon High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 125 North Dakota high schools.

What schools feed into Fessenden-Bowdon High School?

Fessenden-Bowdon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School

How many students attend Fessenden-Bowdon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 56 students attended Fessenden-Bowdon High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fessenden-Bowdon High School?

Students at Fessenden-Bowdon High School are 96% White, 4% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.