Blooming Prairie High School

Blooming Prairie Public Schools
202 4TH AVE NW
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN 55917
385 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Blooming Prairie Secondary, located in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, serves as a hub for secondary education within the local community. As part of the Blooming Prairie Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in grades 7 through 12. The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core curriculum requirements with opportunities for student engagement through various extracurricular activities and athletics.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Blooming Prairie, priding itself on a supportive environment where staff and students work closely together. By maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, the secondary school prepares its students for success beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its commitment to community values and educational excellence remains central to its identity as the "Blossoms."
385
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    361 (93.8%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Blooming Prairie Public Schools
Phone: (507)583-4426
Website: http://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 73
Grade 8 72
Grade 9 71
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio