Bigfork Secondary

100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 126 students in grades 7-12, Bigfork 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 15-19% (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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bigfork Secondary's student population of 126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
126 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bigfork 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 Bigfork Secondary is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1449 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bigfork Secondary, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bigfork Secondary and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
13%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bigfork Secondary and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
83%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bigfork Secondary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Bigfork Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bigfork Secondary and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bigfork Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bigfork Secondary's ranking?
Bigfork Secondary is ranked #1449 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bigfork Secondary often compared to?
Bigfork Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Deer River Secondary, Robert J. Elkington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Bigfork Secondary?
The graduation rate of Bigfork Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bigfork Secondary?
126 students attend Bigfork Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bigfork Secondary students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bigfork Secondary?
Bigfork Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bigfork Secondary offer ?
Bigfork Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bigfork Secondary part of?
Bigfork Secondary is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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