Serving 132 students in grades 7-12, Bigfork Secondary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bigfork Secondary's student population of 132 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bigfork Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bigfork Secondary is 0.28, 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
#1383 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bigfork Secondary's ranking?
Bigfork Secondary is ranked #1383 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bigfork Secondary often compared to?
Bigfork Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Deer River Secondary, Robert J. Elkington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bigfork Secondary?
The graduation rate of Bigfork Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bigfork Secondary?
132 students attend Bigfork Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bigfork Secondary students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bigfork Secondary?
Bigfork Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bigfork Secondary offer ?
Bigfork Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bigfork Secondary part of?
Bigfork Secondary is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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