Becker High School is a public high school in Becker, Minnesota, United States. Becker High School enrolls grades 9–12 and has an enrollment of approximately 800 students. It is the only high school located in Minnesota Public School District 726.
Serving 881 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 881 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Becker Senior High encompasses the entire Becker school district, covering approximately 110.8 square miles in Becker, MN. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum of 11.6 miles to the furthest point.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Becker Senior High School's student population of 881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
881 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Developing self-directed learners to thrive in a changing global community.
School Rankings
Becker Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Becker Senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 1991–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #412 out of 1,773 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 83.3%.
How many students attend Becker Senior High School?
881 students attend Becker Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Becker Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Becker Senior High School?
Becker Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Becker Senior High School offer ?
Becker Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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