Serving 98 students in grades 7-12, Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.'s student population of 98 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. is 0.31, 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
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
82%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.'s ranking?
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. is ranked #696 out of 1,734 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.?
The graduation rate of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.?
98 students attend Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.?
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. offer ?
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. part of?
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. is part of Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools School District.
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