Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda

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.
245
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda
Demographic Student Count
White185
Hispanic45
Black2
Asian1
Two or More12
  • White
    185 (75.5%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (18.4%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda
Grade Student Count
Grade 630
Grade 735
Grade 835
Grade 937
Grade 1042
Grade 1134
Grade 1232
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11446.5%
Male13153.5%