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Courageously Building the Future
One of two middle schools in the White Bear Lake Area School District that is the site of the old Mariner High School and located on the south end of White Bear Lake.
Academic Highlights
AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is designed to increase overall academic performance, success in rigorous curriculum, and to become leaders in their school community. AVID helps students become college and career-ready responsible and global citizens.
Career Pathways
The WBLAS Career Pathways program fuels student success by connecting classroom learning with cutting-edge industry experience in nine areas: automotive, business, communication technology, construction, education, engineering & manufacturing, family and consumer sciences, health & wellness and information technology.
College-Level Courses
District students have the opportunity to earn college credits through Project Lead the Way courses, Concurrent Enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP) classes and Post Secondary Enrollment Options.
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World Language
All students have the opportunity to take a World Language for high school credit starting in 8th grade. Students can choose between Spanish, French, and American Sign Language (ASL).
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By The Numbers
10
The White Bear Lake Area School District serves all or parts of ten communities: Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township.
25
The District has received recognition for excellence in financial reporting from the Association of School Business Officials and Government Finance Officers Association for 25 consecutive years.
64
In addition to English, students in our district speak 64 home languages.
$4.3M
District students earned college credits valuing a total of $4.3 million last year through Project Lead the Way, Concurrent Enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP) and Post Secondary Enrollment Options.
