Serving 128 students in grades 6-12, Big Lake Online 6-12 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Lake Online 6-12's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Lake Online 6-12 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 Big Lake Online 6-12 is 0.42, 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
#1306 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 Big Lake Online 6-12's ranking?
Big Lake Online 6-12 is ranked #1306 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Lake Online 6-12?
The graduation rate of Big Lake Online 6-12 is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Big Lake Online 6-12?
128 students attend Big Lake Online 6-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Big Lake Online 6-12 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Big Lake Online 6-12 offer ?
Big Lake Online 6-12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Big Lake Online 6-12 part of?
Big Lake Online 6-12 is part of Big Lake Public School District.
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