Serving 485 students in grades 9-12, Belle Plaine Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle Plaine Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Belle Plaine Senior High School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine Senior High School is 0.26, 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
#508 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Belle Plaine Senior High School's ranking?
Belle Plaine Senior High School is ranked #508 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Belle Plaine Senior High School often compared to?
Belle Plaine Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Prague Senior High School, Shakopee High School, Jordan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle Plaine Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Belle Plaine Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Belle Plaine Senior High School?
485 students attend Belle Plaine Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Belle Plaine Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Plaine Senior High School?
Belle Plaine Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Plaine Senior High School offer ?
Belle Plaine Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belle Plaine Senior High School part of?
Belle Plaine Senior High School is part of Belle Plaine Public School District.
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