Belle Plaine Senior High School
Tel:
(952)873-2403
- Belle Plaine Senior High School serves 467 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Belle Plaine Senior High School's student population of 467 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belle Plaine Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belle Plaine Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1043 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 92% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Belle Plaine Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Belle Plaine Senior High School is Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jordan Middle School (7.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chatfield Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belle Plaine Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 7 students
0.1 miles
130 S Willow Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952)873-2400 0.1 9-12 7 - Belle Plaine Chatfield Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 389 students
0.2 miles
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952)873-2401 0.2 PK-2 389 - Belle Plaine Oak Crest Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 493 students
1.1 miles
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952)873-2402 1.1 3-6 493 - Jordan Jordan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 632 students
6.8 miles
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952)492-2336 6.8 PK-4 632 - Jordan Jordan Secondary Grades: 9-12 | 538 students
6.9 miles
600 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952)492-4400 6.9 9-12 538
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