Thief River Falls School District

The Thief River Falls School District in Minnesota consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a public magnet school), and no alternative schools. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with varying levels of academic performance and socioeconomic factors across the schools.

Challenger Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with relatively high proficiency rates in Math and Reading, a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, and consistent top-half rankings among Minnesota elementary schools. In contrast, Lincoln Senior High has a commendable 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, despite its lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the state average.

The district's academic performance is generally below the state average, with Northwest Area Learning Center, the alternative high school, having significantly lower test scores but maintaining a relatively high graduation rate. This highlights the diversity within the Thief River Falls School District, where each school serves a unique student population and faces its own set of challenges and strengths.