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#838 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 42% in state
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
High School · CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
208 CENTRAL AVE NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
6.5
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
6.5
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#838 of 1,992
In Cass Lake
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
High School in Cass Lake · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary
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Cass Lake-bena Middle School
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About Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. is a public high school in Cass Lake, MN, part of CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng.
Cntr. serves approximately 98 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 98 students, Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. 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.
Test scores at Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. — Students at Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. Compares
See how Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
208 CENTRAL AVE NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CASS LAKE-BENA SECONDARY (rated 7.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SEC. (rated 7.0/10, 19.5 miles away, in nearby Walker), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Voyageurs Expeditionary School (rated 5.8/10, 15.3 miles away, in nearby Bemidji), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cass Lake, see our Cass Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CASS LAKE-BENA ELEMENTARY Cass Lake | 0.1 mi | 4.6 |
| CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL Cass Lake | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| CASS LAKE-BENA SECONDARY Cass Lake | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| LAPORTE ELEMENTARY Laporte | 13.6 mi | 6.9 |
| LAPORTE SECONDARY Laporte | 13.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Laporte Middle School Laporte | 13.6 mi | 5.6 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Bemidji | 12.7 mi | 7.0 |
| HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY Bemidji | 12.5 mi | 4.8 |
| W.H.A. ELEMENTARY Walker | 19.5 mi | 6.5 |
| WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SEC. Walker | 19.5 mi | 7.0 |
| ST PHILIP'S SCHOOL Bemidji | 14.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Lakeside Learning Center Bemidji | 14.5 mi | — |
| Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School Bena | 13.9 mi | — |
| Voyageurs Expeditionary School Bemidji | 15.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Voyageurs Expeditionary MS Bemidji | 15.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn Bemidji | 15.3 mi | 7.7 |
| J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY Bemidji | 15.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Up North Learning Center Walker | 21.5 mi | — |
| BEMIDJI REGIONAL INTERDIST. COUNCIL Bemidji | 15.3 mi | — |
| FIRST CITY SCHOOL Bemidji | 15.6 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56633 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,422
Median Home Value
$157,900
Median Rent
$873/mo
Population
4,863
College Educated
17.7%
Homeownership
68.5%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
25.2%
Median Age
30.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
What grades does Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. serve?
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.?
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. rank in MN?
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. ranks #838 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. a charter school?
No, Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. a Title I school?
No, Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.?
85.7% of students at Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Phone
- (218) 335-2204
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
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District
CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS- District Enrollment
- 1,112
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,906
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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