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Big Lake Online 6-12
High School · Big Lake Public School District · Big Lake, MN
A high school in Big Lake, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 MINNESOTA AVE, Big Lake, MN 55309
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Big Lake Online 6-12 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Lake Online 6-12 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Lake), 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
$118,387
Median home value
$335,500
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Snw - Big Lake HS TransitionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| 882 Online 6-12Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Intensive Dcd - SnwEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.5 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.
Big Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Lake Online 6-12 is listed in BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Lake Online 6-12
Big Lake Online 6-12 is a public high school in Big Lake, MN, part of Big Lake Public School District, serving approximately 184 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,949 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Lake Online 6-12
What grades does Big Lake Online 6-12 serve?
Big Lake Online 6-12 serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Big Lake Online 6-12?
Big Lake Online 6-12 has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
How does Big Lake Online 6-12 rank in MN?
Big Lake Online 6-12 ranks #1,949 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Big Lake Online 6-12's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Lake Online 6-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Big Lake Online 6-12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Lake Online 6-12 has 30% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Big Lake Online 6-12 a charter school?
No, Big Lake Online 6-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Lake Online 6-12 a Title I school?
No, Big Lake Online 6-12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Lake Online 6-12?
41.3% of students at Big Lake Online 6-12 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (763) 262-6174
- Area population (ZIP 55309)
- 21,406
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
- 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 55309; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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