School Overview
Big Lake Senior High School, located at 501 Minnesota Avenue in Big Lake, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Big Lake School District (ISD 727). As a community-focused high school, it is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Big Lake Senior High is deeply integrated into the local community through its robust extracurricular programming. The school provides students with numerous avenues for involvement, including competitive athletic teams, fine arts programs, and a wide range of student-led clubs and organizations. By focusing on both traditional education and the "Hornet" spirit of community pride, the school seeks to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills, character, and school-based experiences necessary for success in college, vocational training, or the workforce.
899
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
29.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White710
Hispanic66
Black42
Asian20
Two or More55
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    710 (79.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    55 (6.1 %)
  • Black
    42 (4.7 %)
  • Asian
    20 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (763)262-2547
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 29.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 59
Grades Taught
Grade 9 251
Grade 10 251
Grade 11 199
Grade 12 198

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9251
Grade 10251
Grade 11199
Grade 12198
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45550.6%
Male44449.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)