Serving 101 students in grades 7-12, Northome 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 11-19% (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 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northome Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1,533.5 square miles around Northome, MN, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 39.5 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 58.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northome Secondary's student population of 101 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Campus Size
80 acres
School Rankings
Northome 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 Northome Secondary is 0.51, 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
#1541 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
25%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northome Secondary's ranking?
Northome Secondary is ranked #1541 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?
11-19% 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 Northome Secondary?
The graduation rate of Northome Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Northome Secondary?
101 students attend Northome Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northome Secondary students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northome Secondary?
Northome Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northome Secondary offer ?
Northome Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northome Secondary part of?
Northome Secondary is part of South Koochiching School District.
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