Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, Cass Lake-bena 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 11-19% (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 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Cass Lake-bena 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 Cass Lake-bena Secondary is 0.15, 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.
Cass Lake-bena Secondary is ranked #1490 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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 Cass Lake-bena Secondary?
The graduation rate of Cass Lake-bena Secondary is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cass Lake-bena Secondary?
253 students attend Cass Lake-bena Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cass Lake-bena Secondary students are American Indian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cass Lake-bena Secondary?
Cass Lake-bena Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cass Lake-bena Secondary offer ?
Cass Lake-bena Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cass Lake-bena Secondary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
