Serving 1,432 students in grades 9-12, Bemidji Senior High School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bemidji Senior High School's student population of 1,432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bemidji Senior High School 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 Bemidji Senior High School is 0.41, 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
#1130 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
18%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bemidji Senior High School's ranking?
Bemidji Senior High School is ranked #1130 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bemidji Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bemidji Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bemidji Senior High School?
1,432 students attend Bemidji Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bemidji Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bemidji Senior High School?
Bemidji Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bemidji Senior High School offer ?
Bemidji Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bemidji Senior High School part of?
Bemidji Senior High School is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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