Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions serves 26 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions's student population of 26 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions is 0.29, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions?
26 students attend Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions offer ?
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions part of?
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.
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