Blue Earth Area Secondary

Blue Earth Area School District
1125 N GROVE STREET
BLUE EARTH, MN 56013
418 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Blue Earth Area Secondary, located in Blue Earth, Minnesota, serves as the primary middle and high school facility for the Blue Earth Area School District. Situated along Highway 169, the school acts as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding rural community. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Blue Earth Area Secondary is known for maintaining a strong connection to the local community through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. By offering a range of opportunities for student involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals and prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce. The facility reflects the district's dedication to maintaining a modern, safe, and engaging learning environment for students in grades 6 through 12.
418
Total Students
23.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    338 (80.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (15.6 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Blue Earth Area School District
Phone: (507)526-3201
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 8 80
Grade 9 83
Grade 10 83
Grade 11 89
Grade 12 83
Gender Ratio