High Schools in Becker Public School District

The Becker Public School District in Minnesota is home to two high schools: Becker Senior High and Becker Alternative Learning Program. Becker Senior High is the standout school, with a higher enrollment of 879 students and consistently ranking in the top 20% of Minnesota high schools over the past three years.

Academically, Becker Senior High outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates for MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science. In 2023-2024, the school had 41.44% proficiency in math, 57.87% in reading, and 61.27% in science, all higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Becker Alternative Learning Program had significantly lower proficiency rates, with 0% proficiency in math for the same year.

While Becker Senior High has a higher four-year graduation rate of 86.1%, it also has a higher dropout rate of 6.6% compared to the state average. The schools also differ in their student demographics, with Becker Senior High having a predominantly white student population and Becker Alternative Learning Program having a more diverse student body. Additionally, Becker Alternative Learning Program has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a potential link between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes.