CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Located at 208 Central Ave NW in Cass Lake, Minnesota, Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools serves as a vital educational anchor within its rural remote community. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public district across four operational facilities, it delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district serves a vibrant student body of 1,119 learners, characterized by a deeply rooted cultural identity in which 1,052 students identify as American Indian. This comprehensive PK–12 structure fosters a close-knit environment designed to guide local youth through every key milestone of their academic journey.

To support academic achievement and student well-being, Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools maintains a highly supportive staffing framework. The district employs approximately 211 full-time equivalent teachers alongside more than 43 instructional aides who assist in delivering individualized classroom instruction. Furthermore, nearly 224 dedicated support staff members oversee student services, administrative needs, and facility operations, bringing the district’s total workforce to nearly 478 full-time equivalent professionals. This substantial staffing allocation reflects a strong commitment to providing accessible resources, small-group attention, and a well-rounded educational environment for families across the region.