Big Lake Senior High School

Big Lake Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 Minnesota Ave,  Big Lake, MN
Big Lake Public School District
3.1
4.4
899 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bob Dockendorf
Student Teacher Ratio
30:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
30:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
23
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
29.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35.9%
State Average
31.9%
Science
31.9%
State Average
34%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
474:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
79%
Hispanic
7.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 106 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 81 Students
St. Cloud State University 75 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 72 Students
North Dakota State University 65 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 51 Students
Bemidji State University 43 Students
Winona State University 42 Students
University of North Dakota 40 Students
Concordia College 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 45 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Biology 35 Students
Business 32 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 12 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 104 Reviews
5.0 Junior
10/9/2024
The best parts of me being at this school are the friends I've made, the clubs are phenomenal, the sports are fun (although they don't have boys volleyball), and they are LGBTQ+ friendly! It has great experience being here for high school! I would say that the worst parts of this high school was the bullying I received here, but as soon as I was bullied, the principal and other staff members were concerned for me and helped me get rid of my bullies! So their bully system is amazing! I personally would like to see more out and open sports and activities because (like me) I love boys volleyball! but they don't have it at this school (yet). but overall a fantastic educational school!!!
3.0 Alum
8/15/2024
Big Lake Senior High School was overall a decent school. Majority of the teachers genuinely cared for their students and treated them with respect and dignity. Some things that I would like to see change in is expansion of activities and clubs that encourage diversity. Big Lake struggles incorporating clubs/ activities that welcome and educate individuals on other people's cultures.
4.0 Freshman
12/13/2023
Worst experience so far was one teacher who was condescending and rude, best experience so far has been how kind the rest of the teachers are. I especially enjoyed the culinary teacher, my choir teacher, english teacher, and my speed and strength teacher. They're all very kind and accommodating to problems suck as pain, sickness, or even acknowledge things like social anxiety.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/24/2020
absolutely terrible, do not send your children to this depressing school
5.0 parent
12/6/2019
Both my children received an outstanding education and were ready for college when they graduated from BLHS. According to them, their experience could not have been better.
5.0 parent
5/15/2018
Awesome! Very dedicated teachers always willing to go the extra mile with my kids!
5.0 parent
5/14/2018
Impressively solid over the years. Watching the growth that has occurred, the changes and challenges they have endured, and the product they have produced. There is always room for improvement, and there is always room for praise. I just wish those that spend ten minutes criticizing what they view a...

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