Serving 284 students in grades 7-12, Blackduck Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackduck Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire Blackduck, MN school district, encompassing approximately 429.1 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 13.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching as far as 22.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackduck Secondary's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blackduck Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackduck Secondary is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
76%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackduck Secondary's ranking?
Blackduck Secondary is ranked #1354 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackduck Secondary?
The graduation rate of Blackduck Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blackduck Secondary?
284 students attend Blackduck Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Blackduck Secondary students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackduck Secondary?
Blackduck Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackduck Secondary offer ?
Blackduck Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackduck Secondary part of?
Blackduck Secondary is part of Blackduck Public School District.
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