Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Bold Senior High School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BOLD SENIOR HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Olivia, MN, covering approximately 240.9 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bold Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bold Senior High School's student population of 203 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Bold Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bold Senior High School is 0.20, 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
#852 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bold Senior High School's ranking?
Bold Senior High School is ranked #852 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bold Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bold Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Bold Senior High School?
203 students attend Bold Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bold Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bold Senior High School?
Bold Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bold Senior High School offer ?
Bold Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bold Senior High School part of?
Bold Senior High School is part of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District.
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