Big Lake Online 6-12

Summary:

Big Lake Online 6-12 is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in the Big Lake Public School District, with 128 students located in Big Lake, Minnesota. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White (75%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (10.16%), two or more races (10.16%), Asian (2.34%), African American (1.56%), and Native American (0.78%) students.

Big Lake Online 6-12 significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 4.35% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 38.1% for the district and 34.99% for the state. The school also has a lower four-year graduation rate (87.5%) and a higher dropout rate (3.1%) than the district's Big Lake Senior High (91.8% and 2.3%, respectively). Additionally, Big Lake Online 6-12 has an extremely high student-teacher ratio of 376.4, significantly higher than the 29.7 ratio at Big Lake Senior High.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as St. Michael-Albertville Senior High and Becker Senior High, Big Lake Online 6-12 significantly underperforms academically. These schools have higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science, as well as higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates. The increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Big Lake Online 6-12, from 17.69% in 2021-2022 to 35.94% in 2022-2023, indicates that the school serves a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and higher dropout rates.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309-8888

(763) 262-6174

District: Big Lake Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
427^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 202.1

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Big Lake Online 6-12 ranks worse than 89% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Big Lake Online 6-12 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Lake Online 6-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Lake Online 6-12 427^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Big Lake Online 6-12 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Big Lake Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Lake Public School District 228^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Big Lake Online 6-12

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Rank History for all students at Big Lake Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.34	321^st	476	32.6%
2024	11.69	427^th	480	11.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Lake Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.20	254^th	393	35.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Big Lake Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.47	306^th	396	22.7%
2024	15.11	351^st	403	12.9%

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Rank History for White students at Big Lake Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.71	360^th	398	9.5%
2024	3.24	392^nd	402	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Big Lake Online 6-12

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	90	5	9	15	0	11	130
2023	96	2	3	13	1	13	128
2024	153	6	1	15	0	9	184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Big Lake Online 6-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	130	0.0	n/a	17.7
2023	128	0.3	376.4	35.9
2024	184	0.9	202.1	41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Big Lake Online 6-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	130	0.0	n/a	17.7
2023	128	0.3	376.4	35.9
2024	184	0.9	202.1	41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)			MCA-III Reading (2024)			MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
SNW - Big Lake High School Transitions	Public	9-12	501 Minnesota Ave E	Big Lake	55309	Sherburne County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	29	0		24.1%	23 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)	1 (3.4%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Big Lake Senior High	Public	9-12	501 Minnesota Ave	Big Lake	55309	Sherburne County	Big Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 262-2547	850	49	17.3	31.6%	627 (73.8%)	59 (6.9%)	77 (9.1%)	24 (2.8%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.6%)	73.4	117^th of 480 public high schools	75.6%		70.9	118^th of 476 public high schools	75.2%	1		43.5	43.5		57.9	57.9	43.4	43.4	$12,296
Big Lake Online 6-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	501 Minnesota Ave	Big Lake	55309	Sherburne County	Big Lake Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 262-6174	184	1	202.1	41.3%	153 (83.2%)	6 (3.3%)	15 (8.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	11.7	427^th of 480 public high schools	11.0%		38.3	321^st of 476 public high schools	32.6%	106	10.0	4.4	8.1	30.0	27.8	26.5	14.3	11.8
882 Online 6-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	302 Washington Street	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 272-2000	67	0		25.4%	57 (85.1%)	1 (1.5%)	6 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Monticello Alternative Program	Public	9-12	406-7th Street	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-3200	23	4	6.3	47.8%	9 (39.1%)	3 (13.0%)	7 (30.4%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)								(n/a)									$14,379
Monticello High School - SNW	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	27	5	6.0	29.6%	18 (66.7%)	2 (7.4%)	5 (18.5%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)
Monticello Senior High	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-3000	1,330	62	21.3	28.5%	1,066 (80.2%)	44 (3.3%)	137 (10.3%)	18 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (4.7%)	77.4	92^nd of 480 public high schools	80.8%		69.4	132^nd of 476 public high schools	72.3%	40		47.8	47.8		53.4	53.4	51.9	51.9	$14,148
SNW Monti High School EBD Program	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	4	0			3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kaleidoscope Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7525 Kalland Ave NE	Otsego	55301	Wright County	Kaleidoscope Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 428-1890	72	3	21.4	29.2%	64 (88.9%)	3 (4.2%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	50.9	251^st of 480 public high schools	47.7%		64.4	164^th of 476 public high schools	65.5%	87		22.2	22.2		60.0	60.0			$13,952
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High	Public	9-12	5800 Jamison Ave NE	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-2192	2,223	110	20.2	17.2%	1,840 (82.8%)	118 (5.3%)	102 (4.6%)	36 (1.6%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (5.6%)	81.2	66^th of 480 public high schools	86.3%		95.5	12^th of 476 public high schools	97.5%	54		58.0	58.0		53.9	53.9	55.0	55.0	$9,372

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Lake Online 6-12

What is the racial makeup of Big Lake Online 6-12?

Students at Big Lake Online 6-12 are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Big Lake Online 6-12 a good school?

Big Lake Online 6-12 ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Minnesota high schools.

What district is Big Lake Online 6-12 in?

Big Lake Public School District

How many students attend Big Lake Online 6-12?

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Big Lake Online 6-12.

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