C+
Average
61/100

Cass Lake-bena Secondary

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 15308 STATE 371 NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 45% · Math 25% proficient · 35th percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
C+
74% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
253
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%35/100reading 39th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%39/10074% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−8 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate74% (+0 pts vs. state avg 74%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
American Indian / Alaska Native35%15%reading +3 pts, math -5 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income35%15%reading -6 pts, math -12 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 15308 STATE 371 NW
City Cass Lake
ZIP Code 56633
District 2708070
NCES School ID 270807000331
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56633

Understanding the community around Cass Lake-bena Secondary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,750
Per Capita Income $23,885
Poverty Rate 18.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%
High School or Higher 87.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $150,800
Median Rent $876
Owner-Occupied 67.2%
Renter-Occupied 32.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cass Lake-bena Secondary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 92.1%
White 7.5%
Black 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 253
Teachers (FTE) 24.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cass Lake-bena Secondary?
Cass Lake-bena Secondary has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cass Lake-bena Secondary?
Cass Lake-bena Secondary has 253 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Cass Lake-bena Secondary serve?
Cass Lake-bena Secondary serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cass Lake-bena Secondary receive per student?
Cass Lake-bena Secondary receives $26,386 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cass Lake-bena Secondary in 56633 ▼
Avg Home Value
$241,801
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
32.8%

Other Schools in 56633

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026