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.
Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc 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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc's student population of 67 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
43%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lumberjack
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
The graduation rate of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
67 students attend Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc students are White, 43% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc offer ?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc part of?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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