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#1264 of 1,992 schools in MN
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
High School · Bemidji Public School District · Bemidji, MN
A high school in Bemidji, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 MINNESOTA AVE NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bemidji), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,782
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–12 | 0.0 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Bemidji Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,516 | Compare → |
| First City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Oshki Manidoo CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bemidji Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is listed in BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is a public high school in Bemidji, MN, part of Bemidji Public School District, serving approximately 67 students in grades 9th-12th with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
What grades does Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc serve?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is 33.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc rank in MN?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc ranks #1,264 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc's MySchoolScout rating?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc a charter school?
No, Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc a Title I school?
No, Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
67.2% of students at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beltrami County
- Phone
- (218) 444-1600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56601)
- 34,700
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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