Big Lake High School is a four-year public high school located in Big Lake, Minnesota. As of 2022, 951 students in grades 9-12 are enrolled. The school's principal is Robert Dockendorf and the assistant principal is Shallyn Tordeur.
Snw Transitions Program serves 39 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snw Transitions Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Snw Transitions Program's student population of 39 students has grown by 95% 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
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Snw Transitions Program is 0.36, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
79%
60%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buzz The Hornet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Snw Transitions Program?
39 students attend Snw Transitions Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Snw Transitions Program students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snw Transitions Program?
Snw Transitions Program has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Snw Transitions Program offer ?
Snw Transitions Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snw Transitions Program part of?
Snw Transitions Program is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.
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