CASS LAKE-BENA SECONDARY

CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
15308 STATE 371 NW
CASS LAKE, MN 56633
256 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cass Lake-Bena Secondary School, located in Cass Lake, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that balances core curriculum requirements with a focus on student growth and cultural integration. By fostering a supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection and identity, acknowledging the unique heritage of the region. Through various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and specialized academic support, Cass Lake-Bena Secondary strives to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. Its mission is centered on empowering youth with the critical thinking skills, character development, and cultural pride necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern world while remaining connected to their roots.
256
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    227 (88.7 %)
  • White
    23 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (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: CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (218)335-2203
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 66
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 59
Grade 12 57
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.
CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
99 Students
208 CENTRAL AVE NW
CASS LAKE, MN 56633 (1.7 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th