BEMIDJI SENIOR HIGH

1,432 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bemidji Senior High School, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the region. As part of Independent School District 31, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core academic courses, elective programs, and career-technical opportunities designed to cater to diverse student interests and ambitions.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. Beyond the classroom, Bemidji Senior High maintains a robust culture of athletics, arts, and student organizations, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and a sense of school pride. By focusing on a holistic educational experience, the institution plays a vital role in supporting the growth and development of the youth in the Bemidji area.

1,432

Total Students

73.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEMIDJI SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,080
Hispanic	29
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	37
American Indian	260

White
1,080 (75.4 %)
American Indian
260 (18.2 %)
Two or More
37 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
29 (2.0 %)
Black
15 (1.0 %)
Asian
11 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)444-1600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 445

Grade 10 351

Grade 11 304

Grade 12 332