- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Lake, MN
Big Lake Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Big Lake Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270546000206
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Lake Senior High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Big Lake · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Lake Senior High has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Lake Senior High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Big Lake, MN.
School address
District: Big Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270546000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Big Lake Senior High shrank from 899 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 270546000206 · Big Lake, MN High · MID · TRAD
902 enr · 30.1:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Elementary (758 students)
Big Lake Senior High shrank from 899 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Big Lake Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Big Lake Senior High
902 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
758 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary
756 students
- Big Lake Middl
Big Lake Middle School
632 students
- Big Lake Onlin 118
Big Lake Online 6-12
118 students
- Big Lake Onlin 24
Big Lake Online K-5
24 students
What this shows Big Lake Senior High reports 902 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Lake Senior High compares
Big Lake Senior High is a shrinking 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 | 30.1:1 | ▲ 91% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$13,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Big Lake Senior High is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Big Lake Public School District reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Lake Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Lake Online 6-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Big Lake Online K-5 | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Big Lake Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~902 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Lake Senior High
How many students attend Big Lake Senior High?
Big Lake Senior High has 902 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Senior High is 30.1:1, which is 91% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Lake Senior High?
22.1% of students at Big Lake Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Lake Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Big Lake Senior High is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Big Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Lake Senior High?
Big Lake Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Big Lake Senior High rank among public schools in Big Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Lake Senior High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Big Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Big Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Lake Public School District?
Besides Big Lake Senior High, Big Lake Public School District also operates Independence Elementary (758 students), Liberty Elementary (756 students), and Big Lake Middle School (632 students). See the Big Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.