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Lake Benton Secondary

101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel: (507) 368-4241
SAVE SCHOOL
Lake Benton Secondary serves 2 students in grades 7-12. 

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2 students
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Benton Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

School Overview

Lake Benton Secondary's student population of 2 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLake Benton Secondary
71
91
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Total Students
2 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (1989-2023)

YearLake Benton Secondary
20231
20221
20211
20151
20101
200866
200770
200674
200576
200493
2003109
2002115
2001117
2000123
1999127
1998128
1997135
1996155
1995154
1994146
1993155
1992163
1991156
1990123
1989157
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
8 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2008)

YearLake Benton Secondary
20088
20079
200610
20059
200410
20039
20029
20019
20009
199911
19979
19969
199511
199411
199311
199210
199110
19909
198910
198810
19879
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lake Benton Secondary is 0.00, 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2008)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
20088:115:110:1
20078:116:110:1
20067:116:19:1
20058:116:110:1
20049:116:112:1
200312:116:114:1
200213:116:114:1
200113:116:113:1
200014:116:113:1
199912:115:111:1
199716:117:116:1
199617:117:116:1
199515:117:114:1
199414:117:113:1
199314:118:116:1
199216:117:116:1
199115:117:114:1
199013:117:115:1
198916:117:115:1
198813:117:114:1
198715:117:115:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-1990)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
19901%2%
19891%2%1%
19881%2%
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Asian
n/a
7%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2015)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
2015100%6%1%
20073%6%1%
19991%5%1%
19931%3%
19911%3%1%
19901%3%
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Hispanic
n/a
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2000)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
20001%3%1%
19941%2%
19911%1%1%
19901%1%
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Black
n/a
12%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2004)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
20043%8%3%
20033%7%3%
20021%7%1%
20011%7%1%
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White
100%
61%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2023)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
2023100%62%96%
2022100%63%95%
2021100%64%93%
2010100%75%96%
2008100%76%98%
200797%77%98%
2006100%79%99%
2005100%79%100%
200497%80%97%
200397%81%97%
200299%82%99%
200199%83%99%
200099%84%99%
199999%85%99%
1998100%86%99%
1997100%87%99%
1996100%87%100%
1995100%88%99%
199499%88%100%
199399%89%100%
1992100%90%100%
199198%91%98%
199097%91%100%
198999%91%99%
198899%91%100%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
0.59

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1990-2007)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
20070.060.400.04
20040.060.350.06
20030.060.340.05
20020.020.320.01
20010.020.310.01
20000.020.290.01
19990.020.280.01
19940.020.220.01
19930.020.210.01
19910.030.160.02
19900.050.160.03
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
2023100%35%36%
2022100%26%22%
2021100%26%17%
200824%24%26%
200730%23%31%
200636%23%36%
200524%22%33%
200437%21%38%
200336%20%37%
200227%19%22%
200121%18%21%
200029%18%27%
199921%19%23%
199820%19%22%
199726%19%27%
199625%19%27%
199532%18%30%
199425%18%26%
199328%17%29%
199225%18%26%
199126%16%28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
7%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)

YearLake Benton SecondaryMinnesotaLake Benton Public School District
2023100%8%7%
2022100%6%9%
2021100%6%18%
200815%8%13%
200724%7%26%
200618%7%22%
200525%7%22%
20049%7%9%
200314%7%19%
200221%7%30%
200126%7%28%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lake Benton Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lake Benton Secondary?
2 students attend Lake Benton Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lake Benton Secondary students are White.
What grades does Lake Benton Secondary offer ?
Lake Benton Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Benton Secondary part of?
Lake Benton Secondary is part of Lake Benton Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2 students
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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