Lake of the Woods High School is a public high school located in Baudette, Minnesota, United States. The Lake of the Woods School organization operates both an elementary and a high school.
Serving 230 students in grades 6-12, Lake Of The Woods 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Of The Woods Secondary's student population of 230 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Lake Of The Woods Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Of The Woods Secondary is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Of The Woods Secondary's ranking?
Lake Of The Woods Secondary is ranked #1485 out of 1,860 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Of The Woods Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lake Of The Woods Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lake Of The Woods Secondary?
230 students attend Lake Of The Woods Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lake Of The Woods Secondary students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Of The Woods Secondary offer ?
Lake Of The Woods Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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