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Northome Secondary

Summary:

Northome Secondary is a small public high school located in Northome, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the South Koochiching School District, which is ranked 348 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northome Secondary stands out for its higher percentage of Native American students (21.43%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (75%) compared to the state. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 16th out of 428 Minnesota high schools in 2020-2021 (5-star rating) to 405th out of 476 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating). However, Northome Secondary has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.8% to 100% over the past several years, which are generally higher than the nearby Blackduck Secondary and Kelliher Secondary schools.

While Northome Secondary's test scores in Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments are generally lower than the state and district averages, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 9.1 in recent years. Additionally, Northome Secondary serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.77% to 57.14% in recent years.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 11731 Highway 1
       Northome, MN  56661-8888

(218) 897-5275

District: South Koochiching School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,379 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  90

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
American Indian:
17.8%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Compare Details Northome Secondary ranks worse than 76.7% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northome Secondary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northome 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 (71.1%), American Indian (17.8%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northome Secondary is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northome Secondary is $27,379.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northome Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northome Secondary 418th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Northome Secondary in the ranking list.)

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South Koochiching School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Koochiching School District 348th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northome Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northome Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.21 259th 387 33.1%
2005 54.85 227th 396 42.7%
2006 74.74 78th 406 80.8%
2007 30.15 334th 403 17.1%
2008 62.56 164th 409 59.9%
2009 46.21 151st 230 34.3%
2010 57.46 215th 454 52.6%
2011 59.43 191st 478 60.0%
2012 40.16 331st 469 29.4%
2013 34.31 357th 488 26.8%
2014 22.60 408th 490 16.7%
2015 16.55 442nd 516 14.3%
2016 15.53 442nd 508 13.0%
2017 16.85 451st 523 13.8%
2019 47.42 305th 533 42.8%
2021 16.73 440th 521 15.5%
2022 15.24 458th 520 11.9%
2023 15.65 463rd 529 12.5%
2024 27.79 418th 545 23.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northome Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.99 255th 399 36.1%
2023 21.11 386th 459 15.9%
2024 34.11 332nd 473 29.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Northome Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.42 412th 455 9.5%
2024 5.30 461st 474 2.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Northome Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.72 417th 464 10.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Northome Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.01 342nd 428 20.1%
2021 12.53 394th 422 6.6%
2023 6.94 425th 436 2.5%
2024 19.91 386th 440 12.3%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northome Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Northome Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.69 274th 433 36.7%
2005 73.08 138th 452 69.5%
2006 83.99 55th 450 87.8%
2007 43.31 320th 463 30.9%
2008 77.32 114th 460 75.2%
2009 70.66 81st 234 65.4%
2010 67.23 192nd 540 64.4%
2011 80.67 56th 545 89.7%
2012 79.39 63rd 539 88.3%
2013 57.51 272nd 534 49.1%
2014 70.82 140th 483 71.0%
2015 31.16 369th 504 26.8%
2017 52.42 276th 489 43.6%
2018 65.69 193rd 494 60.9%
2019 44.38 310th 492 37.0%
2021 91.99 16th 428 96.3%
2023 14.91 405th 476 14.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northome Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.71 301st 393 23.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Northome Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.49 375th 398 5.8%
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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 Northome Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 91 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 94
1989 91 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 93
1990 103 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1991 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1992 114 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 115
1993 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1994 127 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1995 125 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 131
1996 125 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 131
1997 122 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 130
1998 121 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 131
1999 121 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 132
2000 122 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 131
2001 112 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 120
2002 98 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 101
2003 98 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 101
2004 113 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 121
2005 110 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 117
2006 91 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 98
2007 93 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 97
2008 104 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 111
2009 96 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 103
2010 105 1 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 113
2011 100 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 103
2012 100 2 0 1 5 0 1 0 109
2013 89 3 0 2 9 0 0 0 103
2014 78 4 0 1 10 0 0 0 93
2015 76 3 0 2 9 0 2 0 92
2016 69 2 1 2 4 0 3 0 81
2017 60 3 1 3 4 0 5 0 76
2018 56 4 1 3 5 0 5 0 74
2019 61 4 2 1 10 0 1 0 79
2020 51 1 2 2 20 0 0 0 76
2021 51 1 1 0 25 0 0 0 78
2022 55 3 0 1 19 0 1 0 79
2023 63 1 0 1 18 0 1 0 84
2024 64 0 0 0 16 1 9 0 90

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 Northome Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 94 8.2 11.4 43.6
1989 93 9.3 10.0 39.8
1990 103 9.4 10.9 36.9
1991 95 10.8 8.7 31.6
1992 115 9.5 12.1 33
1993 116 10.9 10.6 30.2
1994 127 11.4 11.1 38.6
1995 131 13.0 10.1 36.6
1996 131 13.0 10.1 36.6
1997 130 23.0 5.7 36.2
1998 131 n/a 0.0 35.9
1999 132 17.4 7.6 37.9
2000 131 13.9 9.4 38.2
2001 120 12.6 9.5 43.3
2002 101 13.5 7.5 41.6
2003 101 13.5 7.5 41.6
2004 121 12.6 9.6 38.8
2005 117 12.0 9.8 46.2
2006 98 11.6 8.4 44.9
2007 97 12.1 8.0 53.6
2008 111 11.1 10.0 54.1
2009 103 11.4 9.0 52.4
2010 113 11.5 9.7 50.4
2011 103 10.6 9.7 50.5
2012 109 10.8 10.0 49.5
2013 103 10.8 9.5 45.6
2014 93 10.0 9.3 52.7
2015 92 11.0 8.3 42.4
2016 81 11.0 7.3 40.7
2017 76 10.6 7.1 42.1
2018 74 10.6 6.9 37.8
2019 79 10.1 7.7 38
2020 76 10.8 7.0 46.1
2021 78 9.3 8.3 42.3
2022 79 9.1 8.6 41.8
2023 84 9.1 9.1 57.1
2024 90 8.4 10.6 56.7

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 Northome Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 94 8.2 11.4 43.6
1989 93 9.3 10.0 39.8
1990 103 9.4 10.9 36.9
1991 95 10.8 8.7 31.6
1992 115 9.5 12.1 33
1993 116 10.9 10.6 30.2
1994 127 11.4 11.1 38.6
1995 131 13.0 10.1 36.6
1996 131 13.0 10.1 36.6
1997 130 23.0 5.7 36.2
1998 131 n/a 0.0 35.9
1999 132 17.4 7.6 37.9
2000 131 13.9 9.4 38.2
2001 120 12.6 9.5 43.3
2002 101 13.5 7.5 41.6
2003 101 13.5 7.5 41.6
2004 121 12.6 9.6 38.8
2005 117 12.0 9.8 46.2
2006 98 11.6 8.4 44.9
2007 97 12.1 8.0 53.6
2008 111 11.1 10.0 54.1
2009 103 11.4 9.0 52.4
2010 113 11.5 9.7 50.4
2011 103 10.6 9.7 50.5
2012 109 10.8 10.0 49.5
2013 103 10.8 9.5 45.6
2014 93 10.0 9.3 52.7
2015 92 11.0 8.3 42.4
2016 81 11.0 7.3 40.7
2017 76 10.6 7.1 42.1
2018 74 10.6 6.9 37.8
2019 79 10.1 7.7 38
2020 76 10.8 7.0 46.1
2021 78 9.3 8.3 42.3
2022 79 9.1 8.6 41.8
2023 84 9.1 9.1 57.1
2024 90 8.4 10.6 56.7

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 Northome Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $27,379

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northome 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 305th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 463rd of 529 Middle schools
 30.3%
Ranks 310th of 492 High schoolsRanks 405th of 476 High schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Northome Secondary)46.25.9
 40.3%
   7th Grade Math (South Koochiching School District)52.28.3
 43.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Northome Secondary)38.529.4
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (South Koochiching School District)56.533.3
 23.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Northome Secondary)66.712
 54.7%
   8th Grade Math (South Koochiching School District)52.27.9
 44.3%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Northome Secondary)53.326.9
 26.4%
   8th Grade Reading (South Koochiching School District)47.828.2
 19.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Northome Secondary)26.78
 18.7%
   8th Grade Science (South Koochiching School District)26.110.5
 15.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Northome Secondary)57.131.3
 25.9%
   10th Grade Reading (South Koochiching School District)5539.1
 15.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
End of Course Science (Northome Secondary)35.713.3
 22.4%
   End of Course Science (South Koochiching School District)33.322.7
 10.6%
   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 Students7984
 6.3%
African American41
 75%
American Indian1018
 80%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White6163
 3.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%57.1%
 19.2%

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Students at Northome Secondary are 71% White, 18% American Indian, 10% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Northome Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northome Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 90 students attended Northome Secondary.


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