The Minnesota Correctional Facility – Willow River/Moose Lake is a two-site prison operated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections in Pine and Carlton counties. The Moose Lake men's prison is located on the former site of the Moose Lake Regional Treatment Center in Moose Lake, Minnesota.
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River serves 3 students in grades 9-12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River's student population of 3 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Motto
Transforming lives for a safer Minnesota.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcf-moose Lake/willow River is 0.45, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
67%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
33%
12%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
67%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcf-moose Lake/willow River?
3 students attend Mcf-moose Lake/willow River.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mcf-moose Lake/willow River students are American Indian, and 33% of students are Black.
What grades does Mcf-moose Lake/willow River offer ?
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcf-moose Lake/willow River part of?
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River is part of Minnesota Department Of Corrections School District.
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