Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions serves 29 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- 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 29 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%

Black
n/a
12%
White
79%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions?
29 students attend Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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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