Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda
245 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Buffalo Lake-Hector Secondary School, located in Hector, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart (BLHS) school district. As a secondary institution, it provides academic programming for students in the middle and high school grade levels, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a combination of core curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, leveraging its small-town setting to encourage close relationships between faculty, students, and local families.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that aim to build leadership and school spirit. Being part of a consolidated district, Buffalo Lake-Hector Secondary plays a vital role in the regional community, acting as a site for social and academic development. The facility at 220 W 3rd St serves as the anchor for the district's older student population, maintaining a focus on academic achievement and preparing students to be productive citizens within the broader Minnesota landscape.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that aim to build leadership and school spirit. Being part of a consolidated district, Buffalo Lake-Hector Secondary plays a vital role in the regional community, acting as a site for social and academic development. The facility at 220 W 3rd St serves as the anchor for the district's older student population, maintaining a focus on academic achievement and preparing students to be productive citizens within the broader Minnesota landscape.
245
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 185 |
| Hispanic | 45 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 12 |
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White185 (75.5%)
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Hispanic45 (18.4%)
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Two or More12 (4.9%)
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Black2 (0.8%)
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Asian1 (0.4%)
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: | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart |
| Phone: | (320)848-2233 |
| Website: | http://www.blhsd.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 245 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 16.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 68 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 32 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
30
Grade 7
35
Grade 8
35
Grade 9
37
Grade 10
42
Grade 11
34
Grade 12
32
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 30 |
| Grade 7 | 35 |
| Grade 8 | 35 |
| Grade 9 | 37 |
| Grade 10 | 42 |
| Grade 11 | 34 |
| Grade 12 | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 114 | 46.5% |
| Male | 131 | 53.5% |