For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 351 students in Cass Lake, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Cass Lake, MN are Cass Lake-bena Secondary and Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass Lake, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cass Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cass Lake, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cass Lake-bena Secondary, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cass Lake, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cass Lake-bena Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15308 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Cass Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cass Lake-bena Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Central Avenue Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cass Lake, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Cass Lake, MN include Cass Lake-bena Secondary and Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr..
How many public high schools are located in Cass Lake?
2 public high schools are located in Cass Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass Lake?
Cass Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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