Serving 153 students in grades 7-12, Red Lake County Central High School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Lake County Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Oklee, MN, encompassing approximately 333.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 11.2 miles and the furthest edge located 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Lake County Central High School's student population of 153 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspired to Learning for Life!
School Rankings
Red Lake County Central High School 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 Red Lake County Central High School is 0.21, 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
#1106 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-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 Red Lake County Central High School's ranking?
Red Lake County Central High School is ranked #1106 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Red Lake County Central High School often compared to?
Red Lake County Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bagley Secondary, Lincoln Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Lake County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Red Lake County Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Red Lake County Central High School?
153 students attend Red Lake County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Red Lake County Central High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Lake County Central High School?
Red Lake County Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Lake County Central High School offer ?
Red Lake County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Lake County Central High School part of?
Red Lake County Central High School is part of Red Lake County Central Public School District.
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