Is North Woods Secondary a good school?

North Woods Secondary ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend North Woods Secondary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended North Woods Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of North Woods Secondary?

Students at North Woods Secondary are 62% White, 24% American Indian, 13% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into North Woods Secondary?

North Woods Secondary is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Woods Elementary

North Woods Secondary School in Cook MN

Performance Trends

Compare Details North Woods Secondary ranks worse than 70.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.71. (See more...)

Compare Details North Woods Secondary ranks worse than 79.7% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the St. Louis County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.69. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Woods Secondary freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at North Woods Secondary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), American Indian (23.6%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Louis County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Woods Secondary is 13.5. 2 high schools in the St. Louis County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Woods Secondary is $16,454, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the St. Louis County School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Woods Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Woods Secondary 376^th of 535 Minnesota public middle schools. (See North Woods Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Woods Secondary 381^st of 478 Minnesota public high schools. (See North Woods Secondary in the ranking list.)

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St. Louis County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis County School District 300^th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2014	32.30	373^rd	490	23.9%
2015	33.38	376^th	516	27.1%
2016	26.23	409^th	508	19.5%
2017	34.96	363^rd	523	30.6%
2018	45.35	325^th	518	37.3%
2019	35.80	363^rd	533	31.9%
2021	40.29	320^th	521	38.6%
2022	26.47	389^th	520	25.2%
2023	33.71	372^nd	529	29.7%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	35.37	184^th	260	29.2%
2022	26.58	222^nd	288	22.9%
2023	47.88	146^th	298	51.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.81	184^th	401	54.1%
2019	42.86	256^th	415	38.3%
2021	74.23	49^th	399	87.7%
2022	38.17	256^th	404	36.6%
2023	40.95	281^st	459	38.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	45.48	264^th	436	39.4%
2019	45.48	260^th	439	40.8%
2021	38.07	283^rd	443	36.1%
2022	20.32	385^th	467	17.6%
2023	24.04	367^th	455	19.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	40.74	298^th	438	32.0%
2019	25.68	357^th	454	21.4%
2021	38.52	276^th	437	36.8%
2022	30.78	342^nd	476	28.2%
2023	42.51	276^th	464	40.5%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.56	4^th	23	82.6%
2019	47.78	10^th	23	56.5%
2021	85.58	3^rd	18	83.3%
2022	52.89	8^th	22	63.6%
2023	26.33	38^th	49	22.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	41.92	273^rd	428	36.2%
2019	37.83	293^rd	428	31.5%
2021	23.94	350^th	422	17.1%
2022	20.36	386^th	438	11.9%
2023	37.57	290^th	436	33.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2014	64.20	194^th	483	59.8%
2015	61.72	221^st	504	56.2%
2016	51.86	278^th	489	43.1%
2017	51.95	281^st	489	42.5%
2018	59.70	238^th	494	51.8%
2019	55.49	259^th	492	47.4%
2021	41.51	284^th	428	33.6%
2022	57.92	220^th	472	53.4%
2023	24.69	380^th	476	20.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.10	150^th	195	23.1%
2022	23.00	186^th	214	13.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.09	116^th	374	69.0%
2019	42.62	231^st	370	37.6%
2021	79.71	31^st	270	88.5%
2022	71.11	76^th	312	75.6%
2023	36.70	268^th	393	31.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	57.08	197^th	395	50.1%
2019	52.58	225^th	401	43.9%
2021	39.80	238^th	339	29.8%
2022	63.63	143^rd	388	63.1%
2023	41.05	257^th	396	35.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	43.83	265^th	398	33.4%
2019	46.36	249^th	411	39.4%
2021	33.82	266^th	351	24.2%
2022	37.97	274^th	403	32.0%
2023	9.22	372^nd	398	6.5%

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Rank History for high school Native American students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.29	4^th	11	63.6%
2023	29.44	27^th	36	25.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at North Woods Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	52.57	227^th	414	45.2%
2019	48.08	247^th	412	40.0%
2021	30.94	282^nd	364	22.5%
2022	53.02	209^th	401	47.9%
2023	15.76	367^th	398	7.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Woods Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	189	0	2	2	73	19	285
2013	189	1	2	2	73	22	289
2014	192	1	1	5	65	26	290
2015	203	1	0	2	60	26	292
2016	191	1	2	4	43	32	273
2017	204	1	2	6	69	33	315
2018	202	1	2	6	62	31	304
2019	200	0	2	7	63	36	308
2020	195	1	2	4	65	40	307
2021	175	0	2	6	79	35	297
2022	175	1	0	8	85	34	303
2023	170	0	0	5	65	35	275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Woods Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	285	19.0	14.9	46
2013	289	18.6	15.5	50.5
2014	290	18.3	15.7	49.7
2015	292	18.0	16.2	47.6
2016	273	18.0	15.1	43.6
2017	315	18.9	16.5	47
2018	304	19.4	15.6	43.4
2019	308	20.1	15.3	42.2
2020	307	22.4	13.6	45
2021	297	20.1	14.7	42.4
2022	303	19.0	15.8	39.3
2023	275	20.3	13.5	54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Woods Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	285	19.0	14.9	46
2013	289	18.6	15.5	50.5
2014	290	18.3	15.7	49.7
2015	292	18.0	16.2	47.6
2016	273	18.0	15.1	43.6
2017	315	18.9	16.5	47
2018	304	19.4	15.6	43.4
2019	308	20.1	15.3	42.2
2020	307	22.4	13.6	45
2021	297	20.1	14.7	42.4
2022	303	19.0	15.8	39.3
2023	275	20.3	13.5	54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Woods Secondary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,454

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Woods Secondary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 363^rd of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 372^nd of 529 Middle schools	2.2%
Ranks 259^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 380^th of 476 High schools	27.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (North Woods Secondary)	39.2	32.5	6.7%
7th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)	36	22.8	13.2%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (North Woods Secondary)	57.7	47.5	10.2%
7th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)	56.5	44	12.5%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (North Woods Secondary)	31.1	10.4	20.7%
8th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)	37.2	24.8	12.4%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (North Woods Secondary)	39.1	33.3	5.8%
8th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)	47.1	37.2	9.9%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (North Woods Secondary)	30.4	10.6	19.8%
8th Grade Science (St. Louis County School District)	24.8	17.2	7.6%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (North Woods Secondary)	67.4	36.7	30.7%
10th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)	55.9	42.5	13.4%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (North Woods Secondary)	30.6	15.2	15.4%
11th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)	21.4	18.8	2.6%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (North Woods Secondary)	44.4	20.4	24%
End of Course Science (St. Louis County School District)	49.6	27.2	22.4%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	275	10.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	63	65	3.2%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	7	5	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	200	170	15%
Two or More Races	36	35	2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	54.5%	12.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCA-III Math (2023)				MCA-III Reading (2023)				MCA-III Science (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
North Woods Secondary	Public	7-12	10248 Olson Rd E	Cook	55723	St. Louis County	St. Louis County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(218) 666-5221	275	20	13.5	54.5%	170 (61.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.7%)	24.7	381^st of 478 public high schools	20.3%		57.9	220^th of 472 public high schools	53.4%	161	32.5	10.4	15.2	18.7	47.5	33.3	36.7	38.7	10.6	20.4	15.6	$16,454
Laurentian Environmental Center	Public	7-12	8950 Peppard Rd	Britt	55710	St. Louis County	Mounds View Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(888) 749-1288	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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