Bemidji High School is a public high school in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States. The school is situated on a 260-acre campus two miles west of downtown Bemidji. The Mississippi River runs behind the high school.
Serving 1,537 students in grades 9-12, Bemidji Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BEMIDJI SENIOR HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bemidji school district, covering approximately 823.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 26.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bemidji Senior High School's student population of 1,537 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,537 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bemidji Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bemidji Senior High School is 0.43, 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
#1214 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
21%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Lumberjack
Source: 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 #1214 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bemidji Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bemidji Senior High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Bemidji Senior High School?
1,537 students attend Bemidji Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bemidji Senior High School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 13:1.
What grades does Bemidji Senior High School offer ?
Bemidji Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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