Summary:
The Big Lake Public School District in Minnesota operates two high schools: Big Lake Senior High and Big Lake Online 6-12. While Big Lake Senior High is the larger and higher-performing of the two, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, the virtual Big Lake Online 6-12 faces challenges in academic achievement, earning a 1-star rating.
Big Lake Senior High has a student population of 850 and a higher statewide ranking, placing 117 out of 480 Minnesota high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's graduation rate of 84.2% and dropout rate of 4.4% are on par with the district and state averages. In contrast, Big Lake Online 6-12 has a much smaller student population of 184 and significantly lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to both the district and state averages, particularly in math.
The data suggests that the performance gap between the traditional and virtual schools may be influenced by factors such as the higher free/reduced lunch rate and much higher student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Online 6-12. These contextual factors highlight the importance of considering various school-specific characteristics when analyzing and comparing academic performance within the Big Lake Public School District.
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