Is Northland Secondary a good school?

Northland Secondary ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Northland Secondary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 131 students attended Northland Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of Northland Secondary?

Students at Northland Secondary are 53% White, 45% American Indian.

What schools feed into Northland Secondary?

Northland Secondary is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Northland Elementary

Northland Secondary

Summary:

Northland Secondary is a public high school in Remer, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 157. The school is part of the Northland Community Schools district, which is ranked 409 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northland Secondary consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 13.33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 95.0% in 2016-2017 to a low of 77.2% in 2021-2022, and its dropout rate has also been variable. Additionally, 77.07% of Northland Secondary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, the nearby Deer River Secondary school, which is in a different district, has higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science, as well as a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate. Northland Secondary's student population is also more racially diverse, with a much higher percentage of Native American students (36.31%) compared to Deer River Secondary (32.73%), suggesting the need to address the unique needs of this student population.

Detail:

Public 7-12

316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672-9701

(218) 566-2351

District: Northland Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
388^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,323

Feeder schools for Northland Secondary:

Elementary:

Northland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

American Indian:

45.0%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northland Secondary ranks worse than 89.7% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Northland Secondary ranks worse than 80.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northland Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), American Indian (45%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northland Secondary is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Northland Secondary employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northland Secondary is $24,323.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northland Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Secondary 489^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Northland Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Secondary 388^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Northland Secondary in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Northland Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Community Schools 409^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northland Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	13.31	349^th	387	9.8%
2005	18.51	353^rd	396	10.9%
2006	29.52	335^th	406	17.5%
2007	21.12	355^th	403	11.9%
2008	31.20	335^th	409	18.1%
2009	54.69	125^th	230	45.7%
2010	42.66	309^th	454	31.9%
2011	22.77	408^th	478	14.6%
2012	49.65	281^st	469	40.1%
2013	13.86	433^rd	488	11.3%
2014	25.55	399^th	490	18.6%
2015	41.38	323^rd	516	37.4%
2016	21.93	427^th	508	15.9%
2018	26.67	410^th	518	20.8%
2019	18.41	450^th	533	15.6%
2021	13.94	461^st	521	11.5%
2022	18.75	434^th	520	16.5%
2023	38.89	332^nd	529	37.2%
2024	13.11	489^th	545	10.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	25.29	325^th	401	19.0%
2019	30.28	315^th	415	24.1%
2021	22.10	343^rd	399	14.0%
2022	19.62	357^th	404	11.6%
2023	58.47	158^th	459	65.6%
2024	8.90	455^th	473	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	44.16	272^nd	436	37.6%
2021	13.07	400^th	443	9.7%
2022	15.34	411^th	467	12.0%
2024	25.43	377^th	474	20.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.90	353^rd	438	19.4%
2019	26.20	355^th	454	21.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	22.50	363^rd	428	15.2%
2019	9.74	407^th	428	4.9%
2021	11.67	399^th	422	5.5%
2022	12.51	415^th	438	5.3%
2023	40.00	272^nd	436	37.6%
2024	19.97	384^th	440	12.7%

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

Rank History for Northland Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	46.38	334^th	433	22.9%
2005	40.91	356^th	452	21.2%
2006	21.82	364^th	450	19.1%
2007	25.86	366^th	463	21.0%
2008	48.69	304^th	460	33.9%
2009	44.88	172^nd	234	26.5%
2010	43.95	349^th	540	35.4%
2011	49.64	335^th	545	38.5%
2012	46.50	347^th	539	35.6%
2013	27.03	389^th	534	27.2%
2014	32.43	363^rd	483	24.8%
2015	39.55	338^th	504	32.9%
2016	30.78	363^rd	489	25.8%
2017	25.99	372^nd	489	23.9%
2018	28.92	375^th	494	24.1%
2019	13.95	414^th	492	15.9%
2021	14.82	378^th	428	11.7%
2022	19.74	387^th	472	18.0%
2023	18.70	398^th	476	16.4%
2024	20.90	388^th	480	19.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	13.89	323^rd	374	13.6%
2019	11.93	331^st	370	10.5%
2022	18.62	267^th	312	14.4%
2023	35.41	276^th	393	29.8%
2024	26.23	311^th	389	20.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.22	361^st	395	8.6%
2019	5.12	375^th	401	6.5%
2023	4.99	379^th	396	4.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.11	328^th	403	18.6%
2023	41.48	255^th	398	35.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Northland Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	26.75	349^th	414	15.7%
2019	6.36	383^rd	412	7.0%
2021	18.59	329^th	364	9.6%
2022	13.38	366^th	401	8.7%
2023	9.12	377^th	398	5.3%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northland Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	249	0	0	0	42	n/a	n/a	291
1989	236	0	4	1	33	n/a	n/a	274
1990	234	3	4	1	35	n/a	n/a	277
1991	226	1	3	2	38	n/a	n/a	270
1992	234	2	1	0	36	n/a	n/a	273
1993	251	0	1	3	34	n/a	n/a	289
1994	253	0	1	3	36	n/a	n/a	293
1995	240	1	0	2	49	n/a	n/a	292
1996	240	1	0	2	49	n/a	n/a	292
1997	245	0	0	1	46	n/a	n/a	292
1998	247	2	1	0	58	n/a	n/a	308
1999	249	3	1	1	56	n/a	n/a	310
2000	248	3	0	2	63	n/a	n/a	316
2001	259	4	1	1	67	n/a	n/a	332
2002	232	3	0	0	55	n/a	n/a	290
2003	232	3	0	0	55	n/a	n/a	290
2004	215	4	0	0	54	n/a	n/a	273
2005	228	2	0	1	47	n/a	n/a	278
2006	243	8	0	1	51	n/a	n/a	303
2007	216	8	0	1	52	n/a	n/a	277
2008	192	4	1	2	53	n/a	n/a	252
2009	192	3	0	1	42	n/a	n/a	238
2010	177	3	1	1	37	n/a	n/a	219
2011	161	1	0	2	47	0	1	212
2012	139	0	0	4	49	0	2	194
2013	128	1	0	1	27	0	3	160
2014	125	0	0	2	24	0	5	156
2015	104	0	0	3	28	0	10	145
2016	93	0	1	1	27	0	10	132
2017	83	0	1	0	30	0	15	129
2018	83	0	1	0	31	0	16	131
2019	92	0	1	0	40	0	3	136
2020	88	0	0	0	47	0	2	137
2021	87	0	0	1	43	0	0	131
2022	94	0	0	1	54	0	3	152
2023	93	1	0	3	57	0	3	157
2024	69	1	0	1	59	0	1	131

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 Northland Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	291	20.0	14.5	34.4
1989	274	21.0	13.0	39.4
1990	277	20.4	13.5	36.8
1991	270	19.2	14.0	35.2
1992	273	20.7	13.1	30
1993	289	16.9	17.1	32.5
1994	293	19.9	14.7	34.1
1995	292	7.7	37.9	32.2
1996	292	7.7	37.9	32.2
1997	292	21.7	13.5	34.2
1998	308	n/a	0.0	35.4
1999	310	31.5	9.8	36.1
2000	316	25.0	12.6	43.7
2001	332	25.4	13.1	49.1
2002	290	25.4	11.4	43.1
2003	290	25.4	11.4	43.1
2004	273	25.0	10.9	54.6
2005	278	25.1	11.1	52.9
2006	303	24.3	12.5	60.1
2007	277	24.2	11.4	59.9
2008	252	24.1	10.5	59.9
2009	238	24.0	9.9	58
2010	219	22.2	9.8	58
2011	212	19.7	10.7	61.3
2012	194	14.5	13.3	67
2013	160	13.8	11.5	55
2014	156	14.3	10.8	61.5
2015	145	14.0	10.3	60
2016	132	13.0	10.1	59.1
2017	129	14.6	8.8	62.8
2018	131	12.8	10.2	61.1
2019	136	14.6	9.2	60.3
2020	137	15.2	9.0	65
2021	131	12.7	10.2	61.1
2022	152	12.2	12.4	61.2
2023	157	12.1	12.9	77.1
2024	131	11.4	11.4	73.3

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 Northland Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	291	20.0	14.5	34.4
1989	274	21.0	13.0	39.4
1990	277	20.4	13.5	36.8
1991	270	19.2	14.0	35.2
1992	273	20.7	13.1	30
1993	289	16.9	17.1	32.5
1994	293	19.9	14.7	34.1
1995	292	7.7	37.9	32.2
1996	292	7.7	37.9	32.2
1997	292	21.7	13.5	34.2
1998	308	n/a	0.0	35.4
1999	310	31.5	9.8	36.1
2000	316	25.0	12.6	43.7
2001	332	25.4	13.1	49.1
2002	290	25.4	11.4	43.1
2003	290	25.4	11.4	43.1
2004	273	25.0	10.9	54.6
2005	278	25.1	11.1	52.9
2006	303	24.3	12.5	60.1
2007	277	24.2	11.4	59.9
2008	252	24.1	10.5	59.9
2009	238	24.0	9.9	58
2010	219	22.2	9.8	58
2011	212	19.7	10.7	61.3
2012	194	14.5	13.3	67
2013	160	13.8	11.5	55
2014	156	14.3	10.8	61.5
2015	145	14.0	10.3	60
2016	132	13.0	10.1	59.1
2017	129	14.6	8.8	62.8
2018	131	12.8	10.2	61.1
2019	136	14.6	9.2	60.3
2020	137	15.2	9.0	65
2021	131	12.7	10.2	61.1
2022	152	12.2	12.4	61.2
2023	157	12.1	12.9	77.1
2024	131	11.4	11.4	73.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northland Secondary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$24,323

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northland Secondary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 450^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 332^nd of 529 Middle schools	21.7%
Ranks 414^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 398^th of 476 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Northland Secondary)	28.1	16	12.1%
7th Grade Math (Northland Community Schools)	28.1	16	12.1%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Northland Secondary)	37.5	28	9.5%
7th Grade Reading (Northland Community Schools)	37.5	28	9.5%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Northland Secondary)	31.8	33.3	1.5%
8th Grade Math (Northland Community Schools)	31.8	33.3	1.5%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Northland Secondary)	40.9	50	9.1%
8th Grade Reading (Northland Community Schools)	40.9	50	9.1%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Northland Secondary)	14.3	22.2	7.9%
8th Grade Science (Northland Community Schools)	14.3	22.2	7.9%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
11th Grade Math (Northland Secondary)	13	0	13%
11th Grade Math (Northland Community Schools)	13	0	13%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Northland Secondary)	20	5	15%
End of Course Science (Northland Community Schools)	20	5	15%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	136	157	15.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	40	57	42.5%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	93	1.1%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.3%	77.1%	16.8%

Schools Near Northland Secondary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Northland Secondary	Public	7-12	316 Main St E	Remer	56672	Cass County	Northland Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 566-2351	131	11	11.4	73.3%	69 (52.7%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	20.9	388^th of 480 public high schools	19.2%		18.7	398^th of 476 public high schools	16.4%	10		12.5	18.2	13.3	15.1		6.3	22.7	33.3	22.6	9.5	20.0	13.9	$24,323
Little Sand	Public	7-12	316 Main St E	Remer	56672	Cass County	Northland Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 566-2351	9	2	5.9	66.7%	5 (55.6%)	2 (22.2%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$17,342
Hill City Senior High	Public	9-12	500 Ione Ave	Hill City	55748	Aitkin County	Hill City Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 697-2394	73	7	9.7	58.9%	58 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (15.1%)	38.1	321^st of 480 public high schools	33.1%		37.8	325^th of 476 public high schools	31.7%	4				22.2	22.2				50.0	50.0		18.8	18.8	$17,871
Deer River Secondary	Public	6-12	101 1st Ave NE	Deer River	56636	Itasca County	Deer River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 246-8241	438	29	15.0	64.8%	226 (51.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	145 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (13.5%)	40.8	308^th of 480 public high schools	35.8%		41.2	306^th of 476 public high schools	35.7%	2	16.1	8.9	24.4	15.0	15.7	46.4	33.3	42.9	36.0	39.6	22.9	44.0	33.7	$17,552
Deer River High School ALP	Public	10-12	101 1st Ave NE	Deer River	56636	Itasca County	Deer River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 246-8241	12	0	85.7	75.0%	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (25.0%)								(n/a)														$8,422

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