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Fraser Lake Elem-Secondary
About
Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School (FLESS) is located in the Village of Fraser Lake, BC (PO Bag Service 1002, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0). The school serves Grades 4–12 for students from Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Nautley First Nation, and Stellat’en First Nation, with Mouse Mountain Elementary as its feeder school. FLESS states its mission is to provide a learning environment that is fair, caring, and safe, and designed to help students develop the skills and attitudes to become valued, contributing members of society. The school highlights a motto focused on providing opportunities to excel.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)
Education language: The sources indicate the district offers French Immersion programs (referenced through a district French Immersion program review). No other languages of instruction are stated in the provided text, and the sources do not describe ELL/English-language learner supports.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 4-12
Phone: 250 699-6233
Email: fless@sd91.bc.ca
Principal: Brian Cross
Education Languages
The sources indicate the district offers French Immersion programs (referenced through a district French Immersion program review). No other languages of instruction are stated in the provided text, and the sources do not describe ELL/English-language learner supports.
Programs and Services
Career programs / credit opportunities FLESS lists a range of career-related projects and credit-eligible courses/licenses, including Project Agriculture, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management, Health, and Heavy Duty. The school also lists options such as Encounters with Canada, Beijing Summer Camp, Driver’s License (N), Level 1 First Aid, Food Safe, and other safety/transportation-related certifications, and invites students to speak with staff about additional credit options. Student support / counselling and wellness The school emphasizes that student physical, emotional, and mental health and safety are important, and encourages families to contact school counsellors with concerns. It also provides links to external resources related to anxiety, mental health, bullying prevention, and youth supports. School culture / inclusion learning opportunities FLESS publicized an “Honouring Diversity” speaker series session delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams.
School Culture and Expectations
FLESS’s mission statement emphasizes a learning environment that is fair, caring, and safe for everyone, supporting students to become valued and contributing members of society. The school also maintains a Code of Conduct (titled “FLESS Code of Conduct”), though the provided source text does not include the conduct details.
Enrollment
The school posts information about out-of-catchment applications and directs families to click through for more details (applications are described as first-come, first-served during the stated window on the event posts). Families are also encouraged to visit FLESS and learn more about its programs.
Location
Fraser Lake Elem-Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Fraser Lake Elem-Secondary
34.78
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 35 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 33
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
55.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
60.65
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 36, numeracy is 33, and overall is 35.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 23 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 33.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 20 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 28 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 35, student commitment to learning is 55, critical thinking is 61, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 35.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
64.84
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
62.41
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
62.12
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
62.74
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 12 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 62, Health is 62, and Work Ethic is 63.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 63, while Health is lowest at 62.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 61, trailing by 11 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
80.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 16 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.60
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 6 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Facilities and Personnel is 80 and Learning Resources is 47.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 47.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
67.19
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
68.61
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
56.42
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 10 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 69 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.83
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 4 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 61.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.