FESSENDEN-BOWDON HIGH SCHOOL

FESSENDEN-BOWDON 25
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
49 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fessenden-Bowdon High School, located in Fessenden, North Dakota, serves as a central hub for education in Wells County. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit community environment where students receive individualized attention from staff and faculty. The district is committed to providing a well-rounded academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of the local community. By hosting various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, Fessenden-Bowdon encourages students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. The district’s focus remains on maintaining high academic standards while preserving the unique traditions and values of their North Dakota community, ensuring that students are supported throughout their developmental years.
49
Total Students
5.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (98.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: FESSENDEN-BOWDON 25
Phone: (701)547-3296
Website: http://www.fessenden-bowdon.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 4
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio