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Red Lake Secondary

23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
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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 341 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Red Lake Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Red Lake Secondary's student population of 341 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
Red, Black

School Rankings

Red Lake Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Lake Secondary is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1722 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
45%
20-29%
51%
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
98%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
30-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Ogichidaag And Ogichidaakwag
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Lake Secondary's ranking?
Red Lake Secondary is ranked #1722 out of 1,860 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Red Lake Secondary?
341 students attend Red Lake Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Red Lake Secondary students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Lake Secondary?
Red Lake Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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