For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,907 students in Bemidji, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Bemidji, MN are Bemidji Area Learning Center, Voyageurs Expeditionary School and Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bemidji, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bemidji have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Bemidji, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bemidji Senior High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bemidji, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Gr: 5-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1741 15th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Treknorth High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Pine Ridge Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Bemidji Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,516 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
First City School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1231 5th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Voc. Coop. Center
Vocational School
3728 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Gr: K-12
Bemidji, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bemidji Middle Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
520 4th Street Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Gr: K-8
Bemidji Virtual Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 7%
815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Edith Hatch Evaluation Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3300 Gillett Dr. N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Evergreen Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bemidji, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Bemidji, MN include Bemidji Area Learning Center, Voyageurs Expeditionary School and Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc.
How many public high schools are located in Bemidji?
9 public high schools are located in Bemidji.
What is the racial composition of students in Bemidji?
Bemidji public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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