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 85 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 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 85 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
33%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
White
58%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted100%
21.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
85 students attend Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc has a student ration of 21:1, 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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