Serving 118 students in grades 6-12, Big Lake Online 6-12 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Lake Online 6-12's student population of 118 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
Big Lake Online 6-12 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 Big Lake Online 6-12 is 0.49, 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
#1159 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Lake Online 6-12's ranking?
Big Lake Online 6-12 is ranked #1159 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Lake Online 6-12?
The graduation rate of Big Lake Online 6-12 is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Big Lake Online 6-12?
118 students attend Big Lake Online 6-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Big Lake Online 6-12 students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Big Lake Online 6-12 offer ?
Big Lake Online 6-12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Big Lake Online 6-12 part of?
Big Lake Online 6-12 is part of Big Lake Public School District.
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