Big Lake Public School District

The Big Lake Public School District is located in Big Lake, MN and includes 5 schools that serve 3,603 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Big Lake Public School District spends $6,395 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Big Lake Public School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MN state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Big Lake Public School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Big Lake Public School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Big Lake Public School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.