Serving 899 students in grades 9-12, Big Lake Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Lake Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Big Lake Senior High School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Lake Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Lake Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#507 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 Big Lake Senior High School's ranking?
Big Lake Senior High School is ranked #507 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Big Lake Senior High School often compared to?
Big Lake Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk River Senior 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Lake Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Big Lake Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Big Lake Senior High School?
899 students attend Big Lake Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Big Lake Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Lake Senior High School?
Big Lake Senior High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Lake Senior High School offer ?
Big Lake Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Big Lake Senior High School part of?
Big Lake Senior High School is part of Big Lake Public School District.
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