Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, Becker Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Becker Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Becker Senior High School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Becker Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Becker Senior High School is 0.15, 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
#570 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becker Senior High School's ranking?
Becker Senior High School is ranked #570 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Becker Senior High School often compared to?
Becker Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Lake Senior High School, Becker Alternative Learning Program, Online728 High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Becker Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Becker Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Becker Senior High School?
879 students attend Becker Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Becker Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Becker Senior High School?
Becker Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Becker Senior High School offer ?
Becker Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Becker Senior High School part of?
Becker Senior High School is part of Becker Public School District.
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