Battle Lake Secondary

Summary:

Battle Lake Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Battle Lake, Minnesota, with 189 students. The school is part of the Battle Lake Public School District, which is ranked 32 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Battle Lake Secondary consistently ranks among the top high schools in Minnesota, typically placing in the top 50 out of over 480 schools. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating excellent academic performance. Its 4-year graduation rate of 94.2% in the 2021-2022 school year is significantly higher than the state average, and a higher percentage of students are proficient or better in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.97% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to the state average of 52.22%. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, around 35% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby Fergus Falls and Underwood schools.

While both male and female students at Battle Lake Secondary perform well, male students have consistently ranked higher than female students in recent years, suggesting there may be some gender-specific factors contributing to their academic success. Additionally, the student population is predominantly White, with relatively small percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, which may indicate potential challenges in addressing the needs of non-White students and ensuring equitable educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 402 Summit St W
       Battle Lake, MN  56515-4029


(218) 864-5215

District: Battle Lake Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,379 Help


Feeder schools for Battle Lake Secondary:

Elementary:    Battle Lake Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Compare Details Battle Lake Secondary ranks better than 74.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Battle Lake Secondary ranks better than 90% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Battle Lake Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Battle Lake Secondary is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Battle Lake Secondary is $12,379.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Battle Lake Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Lake Secondary 139th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Battle Lake Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Battle Lake Secondary 48th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Battle Lake Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Battle Lake Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Lake Public School District 32nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Battle Lake Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.05 241st 387 37.7%
2005 23.99 339th 396 14.4%
2006 64.65 146th 406 64.0%
2007 73.43 80th 403 80.1%
2008 65.62 141st 409 65.5%
2009 72.48 49th 230 78.7%
2010 83.00 39th 454 91.4%
2011 82.11 44th 478 90.8%
2012 83.18 33rd 469 93.0%
2013 89.78 21st 488 95.7%
2014 86.40 31st 490 93.7%
2015 79.59 72nd 516 86.0%
2016 74.27 106th 508 79.1%
2017 76.15 100th 523 80.9%
2018 68.74 145th 518 72.0%
2019 81.50 63rd 533 88.2%
2021 66.46 145th 521 72.2%
2022 87.94 33rd 520 93.7%
2023 86.97 40th 529 92.4%
2024 70.32 139th 545 74.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.42 93rd 401 76.8%
2023 96.80 2nd 459 99.6%
2024 61.30 143rd 473 69.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.08 38th 436 91.3%
2019 77.96 72nd 439 83.6%
2021 48.17 219th 443 50.6%
2022 89.61 20th 467 95.7%
2024 54.81 205th 474 56.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.25 269th 438 38.6%
2019 81.13 62nd 454 86.3%
2021 82.44 49th 437 88.8%
2022 82.43 50th 476 89.5%
2023 84.83 44th 464 90.5%
2024 78.44 65th 479 86.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.95 166th 428 61.2%
2019 75.35 70th 428 83.6%
2021 55.30 162nd 422 61.6%
2022 80.06 41st 438 90.6%
2023 80.08 49th 436 88.8%
2024 59.38 154th 440 65.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Battle Lake Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.66 83rd 433 80.8%
2005 66.47 220th 452 51.3%
2006 64.75 197th 450 56.2%
2007 68.22 166th 463 64.1%
2008 75.92 124th 460 73.0%
2009 71.74 74th 234 68.4%
2010 78.74 71st 540 86.9%
2011 79.46 63rd 545 88.4%
2012 80.36 54th 539 90.0%
2013 80.98 51st 534 90.4%
2014 81.44 64th 483 86.7%
2015 84.16 45th 504 91.1%
2016 83.07 56th 489 88.5%
2017 88.23 30th 489 93.9%
2018 80.12 79th 494 84.0%
2019 83.56 49th 492 90.0%
2021 84.26 38th 428 91.1%
2022 83.81 46th 472 90.3%
2023 85.94 50th 476 89.5%
2024 84.64 48th 480 90.0%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.79 264th 374 29.4%
2023 84.49 34th 393 91.3%
2024 93.22 11th 389 97.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.79 76th 395 80.8%
2019 90.80 14th 401 96.5%
2021 77.67 43rd 339 87.3%
2022 67.01 125th 388 67.8%
2023 76.93 73rd 396 81.6%
2024 80.96 56th 403 86.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.72 92nd 398 76.9%
2019 65.97 145th 411 64.7%
2021 77.21 61st 351 82.6%
2022 89.32 22nd 403 94.5%
2023 87.71 31st 398 92.2%
2024 78.68 64th 405 84.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Battle Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.93 84th 414 79.7%
2019 75.30 80th 412 80.6%
2021 79.82 45th 364 87.6%
2022 77.97 55th 401 86.3%
2023 74.63 80th 398 79.9%
2024 72.64 83rd 402 79.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Battle Lake Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 238 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1989 211 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1990 212 3 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1991 207 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 213
1992 209 1 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 211 2 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 218 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1995 231 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1996 231 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1997 250 2 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 258
1998 264 2 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 274
1999 259 1 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 263 2 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 249 2 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 258 2 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 258 2 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 263 2 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 276 3 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 278 3 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 290
2007 263 3 2 1 7 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 252 4 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 263
2009 240 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2010 240 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2011 214 1 1 3 2 0 10 0 231
2012 210 1 0 7 1 0 9 0 228
2013 213 1 0 6 1 0 7 0 228
2014 228 0 0 4 0 0 10 0 242
2015 226 1 2 4 0 1 7 0 241
2016 227 2 1 7 0 1 12 0 250
2017 207 1 1 6 0 1 11 0 227
2018 193 1 3 8 0 0 9 0 214
2019 193 1 2 8 0 0 10 0 214
2020 170 1 2 12 0 0 12 0 197
2021 173 1 0 13 0 0 11 0 198
2022 171 0 0 11 0 0 9 0 191
2023 167 0 0 13 0 0 9 0 189
2024 167 1 0 12 0 0 8 0 188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Battle Lake Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 16.7 14.7 20.7
1989 219 16.8 13.0 21
1990 221 15.6 14.1 20.4
1991 213 15.0 14.2 15.5
1992 216 16.0 13.5 17.1
1993 220 16.7 13.2 14.5
1994 224 17.5 12.8 15.6
1995 238 18.5 12.9 23.9
1996 238 18.5 12.9 23.9
1997 258 19.8 13.0 19
1998 274 n/a 0.0 19.3
1999 268 18.4 14.6 17.5
2000 276 18.7 14.8 31.5
2001 260 19.4 13.4 31.2
2002 267 19.6 13.6 31.8
2003 267 19.6 13.6 31.8
2004 273 20.2 13.5 38.1
2005 288 19.2 15.0 37.8
2006 290 20.1 14.4 40.3
2007 276 20.6 13.4 35.1
2008 263 19.4 13.6 38.8
2009 250 17.4 14.4 41.2
2010 250 19.2 13.0 38.4
2011 231 19.0 12.1 38.1
2012 228 17.8 12.7 34.2
2013 228 17.3 13.1 38.6
2014 242 17.2 14.0 36.4
2015 241 19.0 12.6 34
2016 250 19.0 13.1 35.2
2017 227 18.2 12.4 30
2018 214 18.7 11.4 29.4
2019 214 14.0 15.2 23.8
2020 197 11.3 17.3 28.4
2021 198 11.7 16.8 18.2
2022 191 11.4 16.6 25.1
2023 189 10.5 17.8 35.4
2024 188 13.2 14.2 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Battle Lake Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 16.7 14.7 20.7
1989 219 16.8 13.0 21
1990 221 15.6 14.1 20.4
1991 213 15.0 14.2 15.5
1992 216 16.0 13.5 17.1
1993 220 16.7 13.2 14.5
1994 224 17.5 12.8 15.6
1995 238 18.5 12.9 23.9
1996 238 18.5 12.9 23.9
1997 258 19.8 13.0 19
1998 274 n/a 0.0 19.3
1999 268 18.4 14.6 17.5
2000 276 18.7 14.8 31.5
2001 260 19.4 13.4 31.2
2002 267 19.6 13.6 31.8
2003 267 19.6 13.6 31.8
2004 273 20.2 13.5 38.1
2005 288 19.2 15.0 37.8
2006 290 20.1 14.4 40.3
2007 276 20.6 13.4 35.1
2008 263 19.4 13.6 38.8
2009 250 17.4 14.4 41.2
2010 250 19.2 13.0 38.4
2011 231 19.0 12.1 38.1
2012 228 17.8 12.7 34.2
2013 228 17.3 13.1 38.6
2014 242 17.2 14.0 36.4
2015 241 19.0 12.6 34
2016 250 19.0 13.1 35.2
2017 227 18.2 12.4 30
2018 214 18.7 11.4 29.4
2019 214 14.0 15.2 23.8
2020 197 11.3 17.3 28.4
2021 198 11.7 16.8 18.2
2022 191 11.4 16.6 25.1
2023 189 10.5 17.8 35.4
2024 188 13.2 14.2 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Battle Lake Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,378

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Battle Lake Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 529 Middle schools
 4.3%
Ranks 49th of 492 High schoolsRanks 50th of 476 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Battle Lake Secondary)75.858.1
 17.7%
   7th Grade Math (Battle Lake Public School District)75.858.1
 17.7%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Battle Lake Secondary)72.763.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Battle Lake Public School District)72.763.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Battle Lake Secondary)63.658.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade Math (Battle Lake Public School District)63.658.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Battle Lake Secondary)84.955.9
 29%
   8th Grade Reading (Battle Lake Public School District)84.955.9
 29%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Battle Lake Secondary)36.435.3
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (Battle Lake Public School District)36.435.3
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Battle Lake Secondary)68.676
 7.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Battle Lake Public School District)68.676
 7.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Battle Lake Secondary)6046.4
 13.6%
   11th Grade Math (Battle Lake Public School District)6046.4
 13.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Battle Lake Secondary)67.748
 19.7%
   End of Course Science (Battle Lake Public School District)67.748
 19.7%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students214189
 11.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White193167
 13.5%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%35.4%
 11.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Battle Lake Secondary

Students at Battle Lake Secondary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Battle Lake Secondary ranks in the top 10.0% of Minnesota high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Battle Lake Secondary.

Battle Lake Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Battle Lake Elementary


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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