Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School

Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School
15353 Silver Eagle Dr NW
Bena, MN 56626
142 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School, located in Bena, Minnesota, is a tribal K-12 school serving the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Rooted deeply in the community, the institution is dedicated to preserving and promoting Ojibwe language, culture, and traditions while providing a robust academic curriculum. The school serves as a vital cultural hub, ensuring that students receive an education that honors their heritage, values, and identity alongside state-mandated academic standards.

Beyond its focus on indigenous identity, the school is recognized for its commitment to holistic student development and its advocacy for equitable educational resources for tribal students. The campus serves as a center for community gathering and resilience, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to succeed academically while maintaining a strong connection to their roots. Through its mission, the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School strives to empower the next generation of Ojibwe leaders by bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and modern educational success.
142
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
47.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    142 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School
Phone: (218)665-3000
Website: http://www.bugonaygeshig.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 47.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio