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WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
24
Schools
8,070
Students
$34,074
Per-Pupil Spend
+137% nat'l
32.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
93.5%
Graduation Rate
+7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 8,070 students across 24 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $34,074 is above average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 62/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER06–080
CENTRAL MIDDLE06–081,020
SUNRISE PARK AREA LEARNING CENTER06–0884
SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE06–08743
White Bear Lake Middle OLL06–080
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WHITE BEAR LAKE DISTRICT CENTERPK–PK94
WHITE BEAR NORTH CAMPUS SENIOR09–101,359
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,074+137% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
39%
State
51.9%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal
9.3%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
8,070
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$34K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.5%
Opportunity Score62/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.5% graduation rate — 7.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $34,074 per pupil — 137% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 24 public schools, serving a total of 8,070 students.
What is the graduation rate for WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 93.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $34,074 per pupil — 137% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
33% of students in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT is 62/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.