Byron Senior High School

bears.byron.k12.mn.us

695 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Byron Senior High School, located in Byron, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Byron Public Schools district. Situated at 1887 2nd Ave NW, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. As a cornerstone of the Byron area, the high school focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with diverse elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Byron Senior High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. Operating under the "Byron Bears" mascot, the school fosters a strong sense of school spirit and community pride. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, community support, and a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to empower its students to become productive and engaged citizens.

695

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	608
Hispanic	32
Black	7
Asian	17
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
608 (87.5%)
Hispanic
32 (4.6%)
Two or More
29 (4.2%)
Asian
17 (2.4%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Byron Public School District
Phone:	(507)775-2301
Website:	http://bears.byron.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 185

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 174