Blue Earth Area High School is a public high school serving grades 8–12. Its sports teams are called the Buccaneers. It is located in Blue Earth, Minnesota, along U.S. Route 169.
Serving 378 students in grades 8-12, Blue Earth Area 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Blue Earth Area Secondary encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 391.2 square miles around Blue Earth, MN. Families typically travel 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Earth Area Secondary's student population of 378 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Earth Area Secondary 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 Blue Earth Area Secondary is 0.36, 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
#950 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Earth Area Secondary's ranking?
Blue Earth Area Secondary is ranked #950 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Earth Area Secondary?
The graduation rate of Blue Earth Area Secondary is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blue Earth Area Secondary?
378 students attend Blue Earth Area Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Blue Earth Area Secondary students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Earth Area Secondary?
Blue Earth Area Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Earth Area Secondary offer ?
Blue Earth Area Secondary offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Earth Area Secondary part of?
Blue Earth Area Secondary is part of Blue Earth Area School District.
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