Big Lake High School is a four-year public high school located in Big Lake, Minnesota. As of 2018, 951 students grades 9-12 are enrolled. The school's principal is Robert Dockendorf and the assistant principal is Angela Charboneau-Folch. Big Lake High is part of the Big Lake Public School District 727, led by Superintendent Steve Westerberg. As of 2018, Big Lake High School offers a variety of over 150 courses across 14 departments. Classes run on a trimester system, with every Wednesday including a “Sting Session” after the fourth period. This session is a time for students to meet with advisors, work on math/reading skills, and host school-wide assemblies. Along with the many standard academic programs, Big Lake Schools partners with multiple outside groups to provide a larger range of options to explore their education. Starting their junior year, students are permitted to take college-level courses both on and off-campus. College in the Classroom is a program allowing Big Lake staff to teach courses that grant students college credit. Students may also enroll in part or full-time PSEO programs, which allow students to learn on-campus at college campuses. Another option offered to students is taking courses through Wright Technical Center, an alternative school located in Buffalo, Minnesota. Starting in the 2018-19 school year, Big Lake switched to a new classroom technology program, Otus. This program allows students to access their assignments, grades, and textbooks. With this implemented, students are no longer provided with paper-copies of textbooks, but rather must access their Otus account to view ebooks. A One-to-One program, where all students are provided with a laptop, is projected to come into effect by the 2020-21 school year. Big Lake's mascot is the "Hornet", its school song is a modified version of "You're a Grand Old Flag". Big Lake is a member of the Mississippi 8 Conference.
Extracurricular
Big Lake High School has a daily announcement TV program, "Live at the Hive", which operates under the student-run "Hornet Broadcasting Network". Students also have the opportunity to webcast events during and after school, on and . Other clubs at Big Lake High School include Diversity Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, and more.
Athletics
Traditions/Spirit
Big Lake High School's motto is the "Hornet Way", a policy that stresses Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility, and Fairness. Each month, a select number of students are awarded as a “Hornet Hero” by exemplifying such conduct. Every year, Big Lake’s Student Council coordinates events and activities that range from pep rallies to dress-up days. Notable traditions include the Homecoming and Sno-Daze Weeks, which incorporate dress-up days, assemblies, and student-elected senior royalty. Favorites of these weeks include the annual lip-sync battle, ping pong tournament, and talent show. Big Lake's chapter of the NationalHonor Society hosts an annual "Lock-In" each spring. In order to attend, students must donate money towards a cause that is chosen each year. Prizes are awarded to the top five contributors. Around early May, Big Lake hosts its annual prom. This day-long tradition incorporates a grand march in the school gymnasium and a dance. In recent times, dances have been held primarily at a nearby bowling alley/arcade, RiverCity Extreme.
