High Schools in Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools

The Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools district in Minnesota operates two high schools: Cass Lake-Bena Secondary and Cass Lake-Bena Area Learning Center. While both schools serve a predominantly Native American student population from low-income backgrounds, the data reveals significant disparities in their academic performance and outcomes.

Cass Lake-Bena Secondary appears to be the stronger-performing school, with a higher statewide ranking, better graduation rates, and stronger test scores compared to the Cass Lake-Bena Area Learning Center. The learning center has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Minnesota high schools and struggles with alarmingly low graduation rates and high dropout rates.

Overall, the Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The district as a whole is ranked 416 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating the need for substantial improvements across the board to address the disparities and ensure all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.