Bemidji High School is a public high school in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States. The school is situated on a 260-acre campus two miles west of downtown Bemidji. The Mississippi River runs behind the high school.
Bemidji Area Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bemidji Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
(24-25)26%
2%
Asian
(24-25)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(24-25)n/a
12%
Black
(24-25)n/a
12%
White
(24-25)74%
60%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)n/a
7%
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lumberjack
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bemidji Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Bemidji Area Learning Center is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bemidji Area Learning Center?
54 students attend Bemidji Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bemidji Area Learning Center students are White, and 26% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bemidji Area Learning Center offer ?
Bemidji Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bemidji Area Learning Center part of?
Bemidji Area Learning Center is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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