Lake Benton Secondary School serves 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lake Benton Secondary School?
104 students attend Lake Benton Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lake Benton Secondary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Benton Secondary School?
Lake Benton Secondary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Benton Secondary School offer ?
Lake Benton Secondary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lake Benton Secondary School part of?
Lake Benton Secondary School is part of Lake Benton Public School District.
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