Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School is a K-12 tribal school in unincorporated Cass County, Minnesota, near Bena. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education. Located on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation, it serves the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. It is nicknamed the "Bug School".
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School serves 142 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School's student population of 142 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School is 0.00, 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)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School?
The graduation rate of Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School?
142 students attend Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School?
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School offer ?
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School part of?
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School is part of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School District.
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