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BHS was originally established in 1873, with a subsequent building in 1912, then the core of the present building in 1934-35.
BHS was originally established in 1873, with a subsequent building in 1912, then the core of the present building in 1934-35.


The present building, designed in the [[Classical Moderne]] (or PWA Moderne) style was, at the time, the largest [[Public Works Administration]] (PWA) project in the state.<ref name=BT08221935>"Beauty, Utility Combined in New High School," ''The Bismarck Tribune'', August 22, 1935.</ref> Designed by architect Robert A. Ritterbush of Rittersbush brothers, the general contractor was Maurice Schumacher (Minneapolis).<ref name=BT08221935/ The exterior brick with stone lintels for doorways and window frames, and aluminum spandrels for decoration. The pilasters between the window bays are fluted. Three roof elevations on the gymnasium wing, with locker rooms, stage, and gymnasium proper. The foundation is dull-rose colored Kasota limestone; Hebron faced brick in a greyish brown color; the only wood initially used in the structure were for finishing purposes and some of the floors.<ref name=BT08221935/> It was constructed just north of the 1912 building, which was converted into a junior high school and demolished ahead of school's expansion in 1962-63 (also designed by Ritterbush Brothers).<ref>"School Opens Sept. 4. New Junior High Unit Language Lab Ready", ''The Bismarck Tribune'', August 14, 1962.</ref>
The present building, designed in the [[Classical Moderne]] (or PWA Moderne) style was, at the time, the largest [[Public Works Administration]] (PWA) project in the state.<ref name=BT08221935>"Beauty, Utility Combined in New High School," ''The Bismarck Tribune'', August 22, 1935.</ref> Designed by architect Robert A. Ritterbush of Rittersbush brothers, the general contractor was Maurice Schumacher (Minneapolis).<ref name=BT08221935/> The exterior brick with stone lintels for doorways and window frames, and aluminum spandrels for decoration. The pilasters between the window bays are fluted. Three roof elevations on the gymnasium wing, with locker rooms, stage, and gymnasium proper. The foundation is dull-rose colored Kasota limestone; Hebron faced brick in a greyish brown color; the only wood initially used in the structure were for finishing purposes and some of the floors.<ref name=BT08221935/> It was constructed just north of the 1912 building, which was converted into a junior high school and demolished ahead of school's expansion in 1962-63 (also designed by Ritterbush Brothers).<ref>"School Opens Sept. 4. New Junior High Unit Language Lab Ready", ''The Bismarck Tribune'', August 14, 1962.</ref>


649 students enrolled, though only half of that was expected.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Our School / History |url=https://www.bismarckschools.org/Page/1601 |website=www.bismarckschools.org |access-date=9 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref> It remained the only [[high school]] in Bismarck until 1975 when [[Century High School (Bismarck, North Dakota)|Century High School]] was built.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hoffman (admin) |first1=Randy |title=Bismarck High School |url=https://www.bismarckcafe.com/blogs/wiki/bismarck-high-school |website=www.bismarckcafe.com |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref>
649 students enrolled, though only half of that was expected.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Our School / History |url=https://www.bismarckschools.org/Page/1601 |website=www.bismarckschools.org |access-date=9 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref> It remained the only [[high school]] in Bismarck until 1975 when [[Century High School (Bismarck, North Dakota)|Century High School]] was built.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hoffman (admin) |first1=Randy |title=Bismarck High School |url=https://www.bismarckcafe.com/blogs/wiki/bismarck-high-school |website=www.bismarckcafe.com |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref>

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Bismarck High School
Address
Map
800 North 8th Street

Bismarck
,
North Dakota
58501

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
MottoExcellence in Academics and Athletics
Established1873
OversightBismarck Public Schools
PrincipalDavid Wistoff
Campus DirectorScott Nustad
Faculty69.77 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,201 (2020–21)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.21[1]
Color(s)   Maroon and white
MascotDemons
Websitebismarckschools.org/bhs
Image of Bismarck High School

Bismarck High School is a public high school located in Bismarck, North Dakota. It currently serves 1,197 students and is a part of the Bismarck Public Schools system. The grades offered at Bismarck High school are ninth through twelfth. The student body consists of 50.45 percent male and 49.55 percent female. The official school colors are maroon and white and its athletic teams are known as the Demons. It is one of three high schools in Bismarck.[2]

History

BHS was originally established in 1873, with a subsequent building in 1912, then the core of the present building in 1934-35.

The present building, designed in the Classical Moderne (or PWA Moderne) style was, at the time, the largest Public Works Administration (PWA) project in the state.[3] Designed by architect Robert A. Ritterbush of Rittersbush brothers, the general contractor was Maurice Schumacher (Minneapolis).[3] The exterior brick with stone lintels for doorways and window frames, and aluminum spandrels for decoration. The pilasters between the window bays are fluted. Three roof elevations on the gymnasium wing, with locker rooms, stage, and gymnasium proper. The foundation is dull-rose colored Kasota limestone; Hebron faced brick in a greyish brown color; the only wood initially used in the structure were for finishing purposes and some of the floors.[3] It was constructed just north of the 1912 building, which was converted into a junior high school and demolished ahead of school's expansion in 1962-63 (also designed by Ritterbush Brothers).[4]

649 students enrolled, though only half of that was expected.[5] It remained the only high school in Bismarck until 1975 when Century High School was built.[6]

Athletics

Championships

Records

Track and Field

[7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Bismarck High School". U.S. News. May 8, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Beauty, Utility Combined in New High School," The Bismarck Tribune, August 22, 1935.
  4. ^ "School Opens Sept. 4. New Junior High Unit Language Lab Ready", The Bismarck Tribune, August 14, 1962.
  5. ^ "About Our School / History". www.bismarckschools.org. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  6. ^ Hoffman (admin), Randy. "Bismarck High School". www.bismarckcafe.com. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Track & Field and Cross Country Statistics". Athletic.net. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
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