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BEMIDJI SENIOR LUMBERJACK ALC

2900 DIVISION ST W, BEMIDJI, MN 56601BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
133
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$15,918
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
57.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 272% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 133 students in grades 09–12 in BEMIDJI, Minnesota.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,918 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BEMIDJI SENIOR LUMBERJACK ALC is a small high in BEMIDJI, Minnesota, serving grades 09–12 with 133 students. The district invests $15,918 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 57.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at BEMIDJI SENIOR LUMBERJACK ALC

133
Total Students
57.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution74 male · 59 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 91 students
Student Composition
57%
38%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
Native American38%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 270444004159

Academic Outcomes at BEMIDJI SENIOR LUMBERJACK ALC

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 56601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,918Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,918
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,004
Student Support$3,024
Administration$1,910
Operations$2,388
Other$1,592
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,918 spent per student, an estimated $7,052 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
19%
State government
67.6%
Local (property tax)
18.6%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 57.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gene Dillon Elementary SchoolLINCOLN ELEMENTARYHORACE MAY ELEMENTARYNORTHERN ELEMENTARY
+2 more
↓
Middle
BEMIDJI MIDDLEBEMIDJI MIDDLE ALP
↓
High School
BEMIDJI SENIOR HIGHBEMIDJI AREA LEARNING CENTERLakeside Learning CenterOSHKI MANIDOO CENTER
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBeltrami County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (218)444-1600
NCES ID: 270444004159
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BEMIDJI seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
BEMIDJI SENIOR HIGH
1,432 students · 09–12
● 48 opp39% FRL
Mid
BEMIDJI MIDDLE
1,013 students · 06–08
● 48 opp47% FRL
Elem
Gene Dillon Elementary School
695 students · 04–05
● 48 opp51% FRL
Elem
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
328 students · PK–03
● 48 opp50% FRL
Elem
HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY
316 students · PK–03
● 48 opp45% FRL
Elem
NORTHERN ELEMENTARY
308 students · PK–03
● 48 opp35% FRL
Elem
J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY
237 students · PK–03
● 48 opp87% FRL
Elem
SOLWAY ELEMENTARY
160 students · PK–03
57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2900 DIVISION ST W, BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.