Serving 132 students in grades 7-12, Bigfork Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 132 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Bigfork Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bigfork Secondary is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bigfork Secondary?
The graduation rate of Bigfork Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bigfork Secondary?
132 students attend Bigfork Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bigfork Secondary students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bigfork Secondary?
Bigfork Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bigfork Secondary offer ?
Bigfork Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bigfork Secondary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 132 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
