For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,063 students in Big Lake, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Big Lake, MN are Big Lake Senior High School and Big Lake Online 6-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Lake, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Big Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Big Lake, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Lake Senior High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Big Lake, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Lake Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Big Lake Online 6-12
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions
Special Education School
501 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 21%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Snw - Big Lake Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 6-12
Snw - Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 2-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Big Lake, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Big Lake, MN include Big Lake Senior High School and Big Lake Online 6-12.
How many public high schools are located in Big Lake?
3 public high schools are located in Big Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Lake?
Big Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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