Serving 1,388 students in grades 9-12, Bemidji 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bemidji Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bemidji Senior High School's student population of 1,388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bemidji 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 Bemidji Senior High School is 0.42, 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
#415 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
18%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bemidji Senior High School's ranking?
Bemidji Senior High School is ranked #415 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bemidji Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bemidji Senior High School is 84%, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bemidji Senior High School?
1,388 students attend Bemidji Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bemidji Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bemidji Senior High School?
Bemidji Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bemidji Senior High School offer ?
Bemidji Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bemidji Senior High School part of?
Bemidji Senior High School is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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