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Benton Stearns Education District 1
High School · Benton-Stearns Education District
324 3RD AVE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Benton Stearns Education District 1
High School in Sauk Rapids · grades 12th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Benton Stearns Education District 1
Benton Stearns Education District 1 is a public high school in Sauk Rapids, MN, part of Benton-Stearns Education District. Benton Stearns Education District 1 serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades 12th-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Benton Stearns Education District 1 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Benton Stearns Education District 1 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
63% of students at Benton Stearns Education District 1 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Address
- 324 3RD AVE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
- Phone
- (320) 253-8940
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
324 3RD AVE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Benton Stearns Education District 1 may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). Another option is ALL SAINTS ACADEMY-ST CLOUD CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). Additionally, ST ROBERT BELLARMINE ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). For more schools in Sauk Rapids, see our Sauk Rapids schools guide .
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20 within 2.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,964
Median Home Value
$251,500
Median Rent
$972/mo
Population
17,300
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
36.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benton Stearns Education District 1
What grades does Benton Stearns Education District 1 serve?
Benton Stearns Education District 1 serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Benton Stearns Education District 1?
Benton Stearns Education District 1 has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Stearns Education District 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Stearns Education District 1 is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Benton Stearns Education District 1 a charter school?
No, Benton Stearns Education District 1 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton Stearns Education District 1 a Title I school?
No, Benton Stearns Education District 1 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton Stearns Education District 1?
56.2% of students at Benton Stearns Education District 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.2%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (320) 253-8940
Resources & Links
District
Benton-Stearns Education District- District Enrollment
- 163
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $76,042
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