White Bear Lake Area High School serves 2,572 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Bear Lake Area High School's student population of 2,572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Bear Lake Area High School is 0.51, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend White Bear Lake Area High School?
2,572 students attend White Bear Lake Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of White Bear Lake Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Bear Lake Area High School?
White Bear Lake Area High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Bear Lake Area High School offer ?
White Bear Lake Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is White Bear Lake Area High School part of?
White Bear Lake Area High School is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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