Falls Secondary

Summary:

Falls Secondary is a public high school located in International Falls, Minnesota, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 501 students. The school is part of the Northland Learning Center, which is ranked 303 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Falls Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (11.78%) compared to the state average of 2.1%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 113 out of 492 Minnesota high schools in 2018-2019 to 299 out of 480 in 2023-2024, indicating inconsistent performance. While the school ranks highly for special education students and low-socioeconomic status students, it struggles with the performance of male students and white students. Additionally, Falls Secondary has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 90.2% in 2017-2018 to 85.1% in 2021-2022, and its dropout rate has fluctuated between 2.5% and 5.4% over the past five years.

Academically, Falls Secondary's performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. Interestingly, a nearby school, Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary, outperforms Falls Secondary in several areas, including overall academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. Additionally, the presence of the Independent School District (ISD) 361 - Alternative Learning Center Program in close proximity to Falls Secondary highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to supporting all students, including those who may require alternative educational settings. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Falls Secondary (38.52% in 2022-2023) suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which is an important consideration when analyzing the school's performance and identifying strategies to support student success.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1515 11th St
       International Falls, MN  56649-2488


(218) 283-2571

District: International Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,695 Help


Feeder schools for Falls Secondary:

Elementary:    Falls Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
American Indian:
10.7%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Compare Details Falls Secondary ranks worse than 74.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Falls Secondary ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Falls Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), American Indian (10.7%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falls Secondary is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falls Secondary is $14,695.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falls Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Falls Secondary 406th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Falls Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Falls Secondary 299th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Falls Secondary in the ranking list.)

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International Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks International Falls School District 303rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falls Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.36 230th 387 40.6%
2005 47.66 268th 396 32.3%
2006 57.75 200th 406 50.7%
2007 44.34 264th 403 34.5%
2008 56.11 203rd 409 50.4%
2009 49.65 140th 230 39.1%
2010 37.85 335th 454 26.2%
2011 49.47 274th 478 42.7%
2012 47.46 295th 469 37.1%
2013 52.36 244th 488 50.0%
2014 56.59 219th 490 55.3%
2015 54.86 232nd 516 55.0%
2016 46.09 286th 508 43.7%
2017 52.36 269th 523 48.6%
2018 53.09 272nd 518 47.5%
2019 58.04 227th 533 57.4%
2021 41.52 311th 521 40.3%
2022 59.14 201st 520 61.3%
2023 53.44 238th 529 55.0%
2024 29.82 406th 545 25.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.15 35th 253 86.2%
2019 40.75 170th 282 39.7%
2023 71.26 49th 298 83.6%
2024 38.57 191st 307 37.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.04 261st 401 34.9%
2019 54.34 178th 415 57.1%
2021 51.82 174th 399 56.4%
2022 69.00 83rd 404 79.5%
2023 68.30 105th 459 77.1%
2024 31.30 348th 473 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.79 324th 436 25.7%
2019 44.57 268th 439 39.0%
2021 33.43 316th 443 28.7%
2022 49.54 229th 467 51.0%
2023 44.59 257th 455 43.5%
2024 26.92 370th 474 21.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.89 134th 438 69.4%
2019 63.56 164th 454 63.9%
2021 44.47 246th 437 43.7%
2022 61.92 168th 476 64.7%
2023 56.85 185th 464 60.1%
2024 29.77 355th 479 25.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 306th 428 28.5%
2019 44.60 244th 428 43.0%
2021 25.55 338th 422 19.9%
2022 43.47 248th 438 43.4%
2023 35.44 301st 436 31.0%
2024 13.24 412th 440 6.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Falls Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.31 149th 433 65.6%
2005 57.10 295th 452 34.7%
2006 50.09 291st 450 35.3%
2007 58.73 232nd 463 49.9%
2008 66.10 196th 460 57.4%
2009 42.45 177th 234 24.4%
2010 63.28 239th 540 55.7%
2011 67.91 194th 545 64.4%
2012 70.18 176th 539 67.3%
2013 55.05 289th 534 45.9%
2014 43.96 319th 483 34.0%
2015 46.44 311th 504 38.3%
2016 65.93 184th 489 62.4%
2017 76.52 103rd 489 78.9%
2018 73.57 128th 494 74.1%
2019 75.46 113th 492 77.0%
2021 38.72 298th 428 30.4%
2022 70.65 133rd 472 71.8%
2023 42.54 293rd 476 38.4%
2024 42.53 299th 480 37.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.33 72nd 220 67.3%
2021 72.52 38th 173 78.0%
2022 82.79 18th 214 91.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.98 57th 374 84.8%
2019 85.94 26th 370 93.0%
2021 60.38 100th 270 63.0%
2022 77.68 46th 312 85.3%
2023 50.32 194th 393 50.6%
2024 62.62 128th 389 67.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.75 222nd 395 43.8%
2019 67.78 123rd 401 69.3%
2021 23.09 295th 339 13.0%
2022 53.69 197th 388 49.2%
2023 38.13 269th 396 32.1%
2024 41.70 253rd 403 37.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.74 62nd 398 84.4%
2019 73.20 89th 411 78.3%
2021 44.03 213th 351 39.3%
2022 75.10 79th 403 80.4%
2023 36.59 272nd 398 31.7%
2024 33.87 286th 405 29.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Falls Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.96 183rd 414 55.8%
2019 63.31 157th 412 61.9%
2021 28.12 297th 364 18.4%
2022 61.47 156th 401 61.1%
2023 25.83 328th 398 17.6%
2024 26.47 332nd 402 17.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Falls Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 690 1 2 2 40 n/a n/a 0 735
1989 813 1 5 2 60 n/a n/a 0 881
1990 790 2 4 5 43 n/a n/a 0 844
1991 790 1 3 9 42 n/a n/a 0 845
1992 872 0 8 2 67 n/a n/a 0 949
1993 880 0 5 2 61 n/a n/a 0 948
1994 901 0 0 0 63 n/a n/a 0 964
1995 818 2 0 2 49 n/a n/a 0 871
1996 818 2 0 2 49 n/a n/a 0 871
1997 819 2 0 3 43 n/a n/a 0 867
1998 775 2 0 4 35 n/a n/a 0 816
1999 798 4 4 6 30 n/a n/a 0 842
2000 706 3 2 3 62 n/a n/a 0 776
2001 711 5 2 5 58 n/a n/a 0 781
2002 601 5 1 8 102 n/a n/a 0 717
2003 601 5 1 8 102 n/a n/a 0 717
2004 587 7 1 5 108 n/a n/a 0 708
2005 559 4 1 3 98 n/a n/a 0 665
2006 567 10 2 4 98 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 508 7 2 2 140 n/a n/a 0 659
2008 524 8 3 3 129 n/a n/a 0 667
2009 516 7 3 1 110 n/a n/a 0 637
2010 511 6 1 1 112 n/a n/a 0 631
2011 509 1 2 2 98 0 0 0 612
2012 489 3 2 6 72 1 0 0 573
2013 497 5 2 3 67 1 0 0 575
2014 468 7 2 3 54 1 4 0 539
2015 487 6 2 6 43 1 5 0 550
2016 558 9 2 8 39 1 3 0 620
2017 562 9 3 7 28 0 5 0 614
2018 524 4 2 8 46 0 8 0 592
2019 478 2 0 7 51 0 5 0 543
2020 484 1 0 9 12 0 24 0 530
2021 451 2 1 9 57 0 6 0 526
2022 435 3 1 9 55 0 8 0 511
2023 418 1 1 11 59 0 11 0 501
2024 418 1 1 10 53 0 13 0 496

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Falls Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 44.6 16.4 15.2
1989 881 47.1 18.7 16.1
1990 844 45.5 18.5 12.8
1991 845 49.5 17.0 10.3
1992 949 50.3 18.8 15.6
1993 948 50.2 18.9 15.3
1994 964 44.8 21.5 14.9
1995 871 47.8 18.2 14.6
1996 871 47.8 18.2 14.6
1997 867 48.3 18.0 14
1998 816 n/a 0.0 13.1
1999 842 55.6 15.1 13.5
2000 776 48.5 16.0 15.5
2001 781 41.2 19.0 15.1
2002 717 41.9 17.1 19.5
2003 717 41.9 17.1 19.5
2004 708 40.5 17.5 21.2
2005 665 33.5 19.9 23.2
2006 681 34.4 19.8 25.4
2007 659 33.9 19.4 29
2008 667 33.7 19.8 26.4
2009 637 31.3 20.4 26.4
2010 631 31.7 19.8 26.1
2011 612 29.8 20.5 27.1
2012 573 27.5 20.7 25.3
2013 575 28.0 20.4 27.8
2014 539 29.1 18.5 28.2
2015 550 28.0 19.6 30.9
2016 620 33.0 18.7 31
2017 614 29.7 20.6 31.6
2018 592 29.4 20.1 32.3
2019 543 29.2 18.5 31.9
2020 530 29.0 18.2 31.9
2021 526 30.3 17.3 27.4
2022 511 30.0 16.9 23.9
2023 501 26.2 19.1 38.5
2024 496 28.7 17.2 40.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Falls Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 44.6 16.4 15.2
1989 881 47.1 18.7 16.1
1990 844 45.5 18.5 12.8
1991 845 49.5 17.0 10.3
1992 949 50.3 18.8 15.6
1993 948 50.2 18.9 15.3
1994 964 44.8 21.5 14.9
1995 871 47.8 18.2 14.6
1996 871 47.8 18.2 14.6
1997 867 48.3 18.0 14
1998 816 n/a 0.0 13.1
1999 842 55.6 15.1 13.5
2000 776 48.5 16.0 15.5
2001 781 41.2 19.0 15.1
2002 717 41.9 17.1 19.5
2003 717 41.9 17.1 19.5
2004 708 40.5 17.5 21.2
2005 665 33.5 19.9 23.2
2006 681 34.4 19.8 25.4
2007 659 33.9 19.4 29
2008 667 33.7 19.8 26.4
2009 637 31.3 20.4 26.4
2010 631 31.7 19.8 26.1
2011 612 29.8 20.5 27.1
2012 573 27.5 20.7 25.3
2013 575 28.0 20.4 27.8
2014 539 29.1 18.5 28.2
2015 550 28.0 19.6 30.9
2016 620 33.0 18.7 31
2017 614 29.7 20.6 31.6
2018 592 29.4 20.1 32.3
2019 543 29.2 18.5 31.9
2020 530 29.0 18.2 31.9
2021 526 30.3 17.3 27.4
2022 511 30.0 16.9 23.9
2023 501 26.2 19.1 38.5
2024 496 28.7 17.2 40.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Falls Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,695

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Falls Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 227th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 238th of 529 Middle schools
 2.4%
Ranks 113th of 492 High schoolsRanks 293rd of 476 High schools
 38.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Falls Secondary)46.726
 20.6%
   6th Grade Math (International Falls School District)46.726
 20.6%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Falls Secondary)58.354.8
 3.5%
   6th Grade Reading (International Falls School District)58.354.8
 3.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Falls Secondary)43.125.4
 17.7%
   7th Grade Math (International Falls School District)43.125.4
 17.7%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Falls Secondary)62.537.5
 25%
   7th Grade Reading (International Falls School District)62.537.5
 25%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Falls Secondary)58.441.4
 17.1%
   8th Grade Math (International Falls School District)58.441.4
 17.1%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Falls Secondary)54.648.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade Reading (International Falls School District)54.648.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Falls Secondary)41.631.5
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (International Falls School District)41.631.5
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Falls Secondary)71.840
 31.8%
   10th Grade Reading (International Falls School District)71.840
 31.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Falls Secondary)41.723.1
 18.6%
   11th Grade Math (International Falls School District)41.723.1
 18.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Falls Secondary)62.235.9
 26.3%
   End of Course Science (International Falls School District)62.235.9
 26.3%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543501
 7.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian5159
 15.7%
Asian01
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White478418
 12.6%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%38.5%
 6.7%


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Elementary : Falls Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Falls Secondary.

Falls Secondary ranks 299th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Falls Secondary are 84% White, 11% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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