Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, Northeast Range 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northeast Range Secondary serves the northeast part of its school district in Babbitt, MN, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,356.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 46.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northeast Range Secondary's student population of 114 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northeast Range 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 Northeast Range Secondary is 0.32, 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
#1437 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Range Secondary's ranking?
Northeast Range Secondary is ranked #1437 out of 1,773 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast Range Secondary?
The graduation rate of Northeast Range Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Northeast Range Secondary?
114 students attend Northeast Range Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Northeast Range Secondary students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeast Range Secondary?
Northeast Range Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast Range Secondary offer ?
Northeast Range Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Range Secondary part of?
Northeast Range Secondary is part of St. Louis County School District.
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