Serving 424 students in grades 7-12, Bagley Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bagley Secondary's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bagley Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bagley Secondary is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1684 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
18%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bagley Secondary's ranking?
Bagley Secondary is ranked #1684 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bagley Secondary often compared to?
Bagley Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Red Lake County Central High School, Lincoln Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bagley Secondary?
The graduation rate of Bagley Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bagley Secondary?
424 students attend Bagley Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bagley Secondary students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bagley Secondary?
Bagley Secondary has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bagley Secondary offer ?
Bagley Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bagley Secondary part of?
Bagley Secondary is part of Bagley Public School District.
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