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Red Lake Secondary

Summary:

Red Lake Secondary is a public high school in Redlake, Minnesota, serving 344 students in grades 9-12. The school stands out for its unique student demographic, with an overwhelming 98.84% of the population identifying as Native American.

Despite its distinct cultural makeup, Red Lake Secondary has consistently struggled academically, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota. Only 2.04% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school also faces challenges with low graduation rates, ranging from 34.4% to 43.4% over the past five years, and high dropout rates, reaching as high as 39.2% in 2017-2018. Additionally, a high percentage of students, ranging from 59.33% to 89.53% over the past three years, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage.

Interestingly, the data shows that Red Lake Alternative Learning, another school in the Red Lake Public School District, faces similar demographic and academic challenges as Red Lake Secondary. This suggests that the issues faced by these schools may be deeply rooted in the community and require targeted interventions to address the unique needs of the predominantly Native American student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 23990 Hwy 1 E
       Redlake, MN  56671-0499

(218) 679-3733

District: Red Lake Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,026 Help


Feeder schools for Red Lake Secondary:

Elementary:    Ponemah Elementary
    Red Lake Early Childhood Center
    Red Lake Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.5%
Hispanic:
0.9%
Two or more races:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.5% Help


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Compare Details Red Lake Secondary ranks worse than 93.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Red Lake 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 Red Lake Secondary has the largest high school student body size in the Red Lake Public School District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.5%), Hispanic (0.9%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Red Lake Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Lake Secondary is 13.6, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Red Lake Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Lake Secondary is $36,026. 1 high schools in the Red Lake Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Red Lake Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Lake Secondary 450th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Red Lake Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Red Lake Secondary

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Rank History for all students at Red Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.07 412th 433 4.8%
2006 5.38 442nd 450 1.8%
2007 6.95 439th 463 5.2%
2008 6.27 438th 460 4.8%
2009 3.63 230th 234 1.7%
2010 3.51 526th 540 2.6%
2011 3.24 533rd 545 2.2%
2012 3.82 516th 539 4.3%
2013 5.86 480th 534 10.1%
2014 4.76 455th 483 5.8%
2015 4.16 479th 504 5.0%
2016 4.40 462nd 489 5.5%
2017 8.52 421st 489 13.9%
2018 4.97 465th 494 5.9%
2019 9.38 429th 492 12.8%
2021 7.35 395th 428 7.7%
2022 10.57 422nd 472 10.6%
2023 9.28 427th 476 10.3%
2024 6.38 450th 480 6.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Red Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.24 194th 221 12.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.79 353rd 374 5.6%
2019 14.14 325th 370 12.2%
2021 12.54 251st 270 7.0%
2022 17.03 273rd 312 12.5%
2023 14.66 358th 393 8.9%
2024 10.26 364th 389 6.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Red Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.92 378th 395 4.3%
2019 8.78 369th 401 8.0%
2021 1.73 337th 339 0.6%
2022 5.42 373rd 388 3.9%
2023 3.64 386th 396 2.5%
2024 7.20 379th 403 6.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Red Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.30 390th 398 2.0%
2019 2.48 397th 411 3.4%
2021 9.95 331st 351 5.7%
2022 9.66 373rd 403 7.4%
2023 15.42 354th 398 11.1%
2024 4.02 395th 405 2.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Red Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.37 13th 14 7.1%
2019 23.02 13th 15 13.3%
2021 13.81 10th 11 9.1%
2022 27.97 12th 16 25.0%
2023 18.03 34th 36 5.6%
2024 12.54 40th 42 4.8%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Red Lake Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 416 n/a n/a 0 416
1989 4 0 0 0 416 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 0 0 0 0 382 n/a n/a 0 382
1991 0 0 0 0 373 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 0 0 0 0 360 n/a n/a 0 360
1993 0 0 0 0 389 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 0 0 0 0 400 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 0 0 0 1 243 n/a n/a 0 244
1996 0 0 0 1 243 n/a n/a 0 244
1997 0 0 0 0 285 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 0 0 0 0 281 n/a n/a 0 281
1999 0 0 0 0 293 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 0 0 0 0 258 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 0 0 0 0 269 n/a n/a 0 269
2002 0 0 0 0 341 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 0 0 0 0 341 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 0 0 0 0 355 n/a n/a 0 355
2005 0 0 0 0 331 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 0 0 0 0 322 n/a n/a 0 322
2007 0 0 0 0 311 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 0 0 0 0 345 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 0 0 0 0 332 n/a n/a 0 332
2010 0 0 0 0 312 n/a n/a 0 312
2011 0 1 0 0 276 0 0 0 277
2012 0 0 0 0 277 0 0 0 277
2013 0 0 0 0 251 0 1 0 252
2014 0 0 0 0 268 0 0 0 268
2015 0 0 0 0 271 0 0 0 271
2016 0 0 0 0 241 0 0 0 241
2017 0 0 0 0 241 0 0 0 241
2018 0 0 0 1 277 0 0 0 278
2019 0 0 0 0 259 0 0 0 259
2020 0 0 0 0 294 0 0 0 294
2021 1 0 0 0 319 0 0 0 320
2022 0 0 0 4 323 0 0 0 327
2023 0 0 0 4 340 0 0 0 344
2024 0 0 0 3 336 0 2 0 341

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 Red Lake Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 36.9 11.2 65.1
1989 420 38.0 11.0 64.5
1990 382 37.1 10.2 0
1991 373 34.0 10.9 65.1
1992 360 33.0 10.9 50.3
1993 389 24.3 16.0 41.6
1994 400 22.0 18.2 47.5
1995 244 28.0 8.7 44.3
1996 244 28.0 8.7 44.3
1997 285 19.5 14.6 93.7
1998 281 n/a 0.0 86.8
1999 293 14.5 20.2 94.9
2000 258 16.1 16.0 98.8
2001 269 23.3 11.5 95.9
2002 341 29.6 11.5 58.9
2003 341 29.6 11.5 58.9
2004 355 30.2 11.8 80.8
2005 331 31.1 10.6 89.1
2006 322 29.9 10.8 77.3
2007 311 31.9 9.7 80.4
2008 345 28.8 12.0 78
2009 332 34.3 9.7 76.8
2010 312 34.2 9.1 89.4
2011 277 32.4 8.5 92.1
2012 277 31.4 8.7 76.5
2013 252 23.4 10.7 82.5
2014 268 21.9 12.1 72.4
2015 271 23.0 11.7 79.7
2016 241 20.0 12.0 76.8
2017 241 19.9 12.0 73.9
2018 278 20.9 13.2 73.7
2019 259 24.5 10.5 68
2020 294 20.4 14.4 70.7
2021 320 16.9 18.8 76.9
2022 327 23.8 13.7 59.3
2023 344 24.9 13.7 89.5
2024 341 24.9 13.6 81.5

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 Red Lake Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 36.9 11.2 65.1
1989 420 38.0 11.0 64.5
1990 382 37.1 10.2 0
1991 373 34.0 10.9 65.1
1992 360 33.0 10.9 50.3
1993 389 24.3 16.0 41.6
1994 400 22.0 18.2 47.5
1995 244 28.0 8.7 44.3
1996 244 28.0 8.7 44.3
1997 285 19.5 14.6 93.7
1998 281 n/a 0.0 86.8
1999 293 14.5 20.2 94.9
2000 258 16.1 16.0 98.8
2001 269 23.3 11.5 95.9
2002 341 29.6 11.5 58.9
2003 341 29.6 11.5 58.9
2004 355 30.2 11.8 80.8
2005 331 31.1 10.6 89.1
2006 322 29.9 10.8 77.3
2007 311 31.9 9.7 80.4
2008 345 28.8 12.0 78
2009 332 34.3 9.7 76.8
2010 312 34.2 9.1 89.4
2011 277 32.4 8.5 92.1
2012 277 31.4 8.7 76.5
2013 252 23.4 10.7 82.5
2014 268 21.9 12.1 72.4
2015 271 23.0 11.7 79.7
2016 241 20.0 12.0 76.8
2017 241 19.9 12.0 73.9
2018 278 20.9 13.2 73.7
2019 259 24.5 10.5 68
2020 294 20.4 14.4 70.7
2021 320 16.9 18.8 76.9
2022 327 23.8 13.7 59.3
2023 344 24.9 13.7 89.5
2024 341 24.9 13.6 81.5

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 Red Lake Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $36,026

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Lake Secondary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 429th of 492 High schoolsRanks 427th of 476 High schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Red Lake Secondary)28.425.8
 2.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)27.823.5
 4.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Red Lake Secondary)8.92.1
 6.8%
   11th Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)8.21.8
 6.3%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Red Lake Secondary)1210.2
 1.8%
   End of Course Science (Red Lake Public School District)12.311.1
 1.2%
   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 Students259344
 32.8%
African American00
American Indian259340
 31.3%
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%89.5%
 21.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Lake Secondary

In the 2023-24 school year, 341 students attended Red Lake Secondary.

Students at Red Lake Secondary are 99% American Indian.

Red Lake Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ponemah Elementary
Elementary : Red Lake Early Childhood Center
Elementary : Red Lake Elementary

Red Lake Secondary ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Minnesota high schools.


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