- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bemidji, MN
Bemidji Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Bemidji Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270444000190
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bemidji Senior High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bemidji Senior High has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bemidji Senior High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Bemidji Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270444000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Bemidji Senior High grew from 1,432 students in 2022-23 to 1,516 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 73.4 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 270444000190 · Bemidji, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,537 enr · 21.1:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Bemidji Middle (967 students)
Bemidji Senior High grew from 1,432 students in 2022-23 to 1,516 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 73.4 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bemidji Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bemidji Senior High
1,537 students
- Bemidji Middle
Bemidji Middle
967 students
- Gene Dillon El
Gene Dillon Elementary School
667 students
- Lincoln Elemen 320
Lincoln Elementary
320 students
- Horace May Ele 300
Horace May Elementary
300 students
- Northern Eleme 282
Northern Elementary
282 students
What this shows Bemidji Senior High reports 1,537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bemidji Senior High compares
Bemidji Senior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,537 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,537
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Bemidji Senior High is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Bemidji Public School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bemidji Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace May Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bemidji Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bemidji Senior High
How many students attend Bemidji Senior High?
Bemidji Senior High has 1,537 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bemidji, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,432 (2022-23) → 1,516 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Senior High is 21.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bemidji Senior High?
30.9% of students at Bemidji Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bemidji Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Bemidji Senior High is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bemidji Senior High?
Bemidji Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bemidji Senior High rank among high schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Bemidji Senior High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Bemidji, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bemidji on the city page.
What other schools are in Bemidji Public School District?
Besides Bemidji Senior High, Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Middle (967 students), Gene Dillon Elementary School (667 students), and Lincoln Elementary (320 students). See the Bemidji Public School District district page for the complete list.