- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bismarck, ND
Legacy High School
Federal NCES profile for Legacy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380001400866
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy High School has class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Legacy High School held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 380001400866 · Bismarck, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,419 enr · 17.3:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Century High School (1,406 students)
Legacy High School held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Legacy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Legacy High School
1,419 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,406 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
1,367 students
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
1,124 students
- Simle Middle S
Simle Middle School
1,053 students
- Wachter Middle
Wachter Middle School
1,012 students
What this shows Legacy High School reports 1,419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy High School compares
Legacy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 59% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,419 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,419
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 93% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Legacy High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legacy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wachter Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Bismarck
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy High School
How many students attend Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has 1,419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,418 (2022-23) → 1,411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy High School?
11.5% of students at Legacy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy High School?
The largest demographic group at Legacy High School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legacy High School rank among high schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Bismarck, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bismarck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bismarck 1?
Besides Legacy High School, Bismarck 1 also operates Century High School (1,406 students), Bismarck High School (1,367 students), and Horizon Middle School (1,124 students). See the Bismarck 1 district page for the complete list.