Serving 861 students in grades 9-12, Becker 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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Becker Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Becker Senior High School's student population of 861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Becker Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Becker Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becker Senior High School's ranking?
Becker Senior High School is ranked #485 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Becker Senior High School often compared to?
Becker Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Lake Senior High School, Becker Alternative Learning Program, Online728 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 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Becker Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Becker Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Becker Senior High School?
861 students attend Becker Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Becker Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Becker Senior High School?
Becker Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Becker Senior High School offer ?
Becker Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Becker Senior High School part of?
Becker Senior High School is part of Becker Public School District.
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