Serving 303 students in grades 7-12, North 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 25-29% (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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Woods Secondary's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Woods Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Woods Secondary is 0.58, which is more 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
#1279 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
28%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Woods Secondary's ranking?
North Woods Secondary is ranked #1279 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?
25-29% 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 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Woods Secondary?
The graduation rate of North Woods Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Woods Secondary?
303 students attend North Woods Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of North Woods Secondary students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Woods Secondary?
North Woods Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Woods Secondary offer ?
North Woods Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Woods Secondary part of?
North Woods Secondary is part of St. Louis County School District.
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