Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.

208 Central Ave Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
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%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <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

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
98 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr., with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
82%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
13%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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