Lake Of The Woods Secondary serves 215 students in grades 7-12.
Lake Of The Woods Secondary placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Of The Woods Secondary's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Of The Woods Secondary is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Of The Woods Secondary is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1422 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Of The Woods Secondary's ranking?
Lake Of The Woods Secondary is ranked #1422 out of 1,734 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Of The Woods Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lake Of The Woods Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lake Of The Woods Secondary?
215 students attend Lake Of The Woods Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lake Of The Woods Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Of The Woods Secondary?
Lake Of The Woods Secondary has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Of The Woods Secondary offer ?
Lake Of The Woods Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lake Of The Woods Secondary part of?
Lake Of The Woods Secondary is part of Lake Of The Woods School District.
School Reviews
2 8/17/2011
Poor quality of academic instruction. Blatant nepotism in hiring practices. Athletics are laughable at best.
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