Red Lake Secondary Complex, formerly Red Lake Senior High School, is a public state-funded high school in unincorporated Red Lake, in Beltrami County, northern Minnesota, United States.
Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Red Lake 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Lake Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Redlake, MN, covering an area of approximately 1,016.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 18.5 miles and the furthest point located 34.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Lake Secondary's student population of 377 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
Red, Black
School Rankings
Red Lake 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 Red Lake Secondary is 0.02, 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
#1668 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
99%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)97.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ogichidaag And Ogichidaakwag
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Lake Secondary's ranking?
Red Lake Secondary is ranked #1668 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Lake Secondary?
The graduation rate of Red Lake Secondary is 30-34%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Red Lake Secondary?
377 students attend Red Lake Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Red Lake Secondary students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Lake Secondary?
Red Lake Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Lake Secondary offer ?
Red Lake Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Lake Secondary part of?
Red Lake Secondary is part of Red Lake Public School District.
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