For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,053 students in Big Lake, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Big Lake, MN are Big Lake Senior High School and Big Lake Online 6-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Lake, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Big Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Big Lake, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Lake Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Big Lake, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Lake Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #22.
Big Lake Online 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Grades: 6-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Big Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Snw - Big Lake Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Snw - Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 2-5
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Big Lake, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Big Lake, MN include Big Lake Senior High School and Big Lake Online 6-12.
How many public high schools are located in Big Lake?
3 public high schools are located in Big Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Lake?
Big Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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