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 1,516 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 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bemidji Senior High School's student population of 1,516 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
21%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lumberjack
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 84%.
How many students attend Bemidji Senior High School?
1,516 students attend Bemidji Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% 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, 1% of students are Asian, 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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