How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Lake Public School District | Columbia Heights Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Lake, Minnesota | Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 3,204 | 3,281 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Lake Public School District | Columbia Heights Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,268 | $15,617 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.1% | 15.5% |
| State Revenue | 64.0% | 63.6% |
| Local Revenue | 27.9% | 20.9% |
Big Lake Public School District
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Columbia Heights Public School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Lake Public School District | Columbia Heights Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.1% | 18.2% |
| African American | 6.4% | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% | 47.7% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.2% | 61.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Lake Public School District | Columbia Heights Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 618:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.8% | 45.6% |
School Types
Big Lake Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Columbia Heights Public School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.