Falls High School is a public high school located in International Falls, Minnesota, United States. The school's class ring design dates back to 1929, making it one of the oldest class ring traditions in the United States of America. As of 2014 approximately 600 students attend classes in the school.
Serving 489 students in grades 6-12, Falls 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 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Falls Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in International Falls, MN, covering approximately 471.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 33.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falls Secondary's student population of 489 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Falls 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 Falls Secondary is 0.25, 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
#1037 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Purple
School Mascot
Bronco
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls Secondary's ranking?
Falls Secondary is ranked #1037 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Falls Secondary often compared to?
Falls Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Long Prairie-grey Eagle Secondary, Champlin Park High School, Littlefork-big Falls Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls Secondary?
The graduation rate of Falls Secondary is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Falls Secondary?
489 students attend Falls Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Falls Secondary students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falls Secondary?
Falls Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Falls Secondary offer ?
Falls Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falls Secondary part of?
Falls Secondary is part of International Falls School District.
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