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First City School

Public, Alternative 3-12

 1231 5th St NW
       Bemidji, MN  56601-5668

(218) 333-3458

District: Bemidji Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 478 Minnesota Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,892 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.5 Help
Number of students:  45

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
53.3%
White:
28.9%
African American:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details First City School ranks worse than 75.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of First City School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at First City School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (53.3%), White (28.9%), African American (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at First City School is 4.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at First City School is $30,892.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

First City School:

SchoolDigger ranks First City School 359th of 478 Minnesota public high schools. (See First City School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for First City School

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Rank History for all students at First City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.30 373rd 433 13.9%
2005 20.23 384th 452 15.0%
2006 5.28 446th 450 0.9%
2007 20.62 372nd 463 19.7%
2008 19.46 377th 460 18.0%
2009 8.55 212th 234 9.4%
2010 19.51 409th 540 24.3%
2011 17.12 424th 545 22.2%
2012 23.03 397th 539 26.3%
2013 12.62 429th 534 19.7%
2014 15.94 396th 483 18.0%
2015 18.61 405th 504 19.6%
2016 7.02 428th 489 12.5%
2017 11.81 410th 489 16.2%
2018 14.07 405th 494 18.0%
2019 24.49 386th 492 21.5%
2022 2.17 470th 472 0.4%
2023 31.55 358th 476 24.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at First City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.05 303rd 374 19.0%
2019 39.67 241st 370 34.9%
2022 5.22 307th 312 1.6%
2023 44.67 223rd 393 43.3%
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Rank History for Male students at First City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.52 399th 403 1.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for First City School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 14 0 0 3 20 n/a n/a 0 37
1995 32 1 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 43
1996 32 1 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 43
1997 33 2 0 5 21 n/a n/a 0 61
1998 36 0 0 5 26 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 27 0 0 4 20 n/a n/a 0 51
2000 36 1 1 1 36 n/a n/a 0 75
2001 34 1 0 2 32 n/a n/a 0 69
2002 31 2 0 4 39 n/a n/a 0 76
2003 31 2 0 4 39 n/a n/a 0 76
2004 34 1 0 2 30 n/a n/a 0 67
2005 31 1 2 4 33 n/a n/a 0 71
2006 35 0 1 3 29 n/a n/a 0 68
2007 33 1 1 0 45 n/a n/a 0 80
2008 22 1 0 4 26 n/a n/a 0 53
2010 19 2 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 52
2011 21 2 0 0 36 0 1 0 60
2012 25 2 0 1 24 0 3 0 55
2013 19 3 0 2 30 1 2 0 57
2014 17 4 0 1 31 0 2 0 55
2015 22 4 0 0 43 0 3 0 72
2016 23 3 0 1 32 0 3 0 62
2017 17 3 0 3 39 0 1 0 63
2018 22 3 1 0 27 0 1 0 54
2019 13 1 0 1 25 0 1 0 41
2020 17 4 0 0 32 0 0 0 53
2021 16 5 1 0 23 0 3 0 48
2022 26 3 1 0 30 0 1 0 61
2023 13 6 0 1 24 0 1 0 45

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 First City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 37 6.0 6.2 0
1995 43 7.0 6.1 0
1996 43 7.0 6.1 0
1997 61 11.5 5.3 0
1998 67 n/a 0.0 94
1999 51 12.0 4.3 94.1
2000 75 12.0 6.3 80
2001 69 13.0 5.3 47.8
2002 76 12.0 6.3 96.1
2003 76 12.0 6.3 96.1
2004 67 12.0 5.6 95.5
2005 71 12.0 5.9 95.8
2006 68 12.1 5.6 95.6
2007 80 12.0 6.7 96.3
2008 53 12.0 4.4 94.3
2010 52 10.9 4.7 94.2
2011 60 10.0 6.0 95
2012 55 9.9 5.5 94.5
2013 57 9.9 5.7 17.5
2014 55 9.9 5.5 94.5
2015 72 11.0 6.5 95.8
2016 62 11.0 5.6 95.2
2017 63 11.0 5.7 95.2
2018 54 11.0 4.8 94.4
2019 41 12.0 3.4 92.7
2020 53 10.0 5.3 94.3
2021 48 9.8 4.8 93.8
2022 61 11.0 5.5 n/a
2023 45 9.9 4.5 93.3

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 First City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 37 6.0 6.2 0
1995 43 7.0 6.1 0
1996 43 7.0 6.1 0
1997 61 11.5 5.3 0
1998 67 n/a 0.0 94
1999 51 12.0 4.3 94.1
2000 75 12.0 6.3 80
2001 69 13.0 5.3 47.8
2002 76 12.0 6.3 96.1
2003 76 12.0 6.3 96.1
2004 67 12.0 5.6 95.5
2005 71 12.0 5.9 95.8
2006 68 12.1 5.6 95.6
2007 80 12.0 6.7 96.3
2008 53 12.0 4.4 94.3
2010 52 10.9 4.7 94.2
2011 60 10.0 6.0 95
2012 55 9.9 5.5 94.5
2013 57 9.9 5.7 17.5
2014 55 9.9 5.5 94.5
2015 72 11.0 6.5 95.8
2016 62 11.0 5.6 95.2
2017 63 11.0 5.7 95.2
2018 54 11.0 4.8 94.4
2019 41 12.0 3.4 92.7
2020 53 10.0 5.3 94.3
2021 48 9.8 4.8 93.8
2022 61 11.0 5.5 n/a
2023 45 9.9 4.5 93.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for First City School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $30,892

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on First City School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 386th of 492 High schoolsRanks 358th of 476 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (First City School)41.750
 8.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Bemidji Public School District)52.437.7
 14.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4145
 9.8%
African American16
 500%
American Indian2524
 4%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White1313
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.7%93.3%
 0.7%

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First City School ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Minnesota alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 45 students attended First City School.

Students at First City School are 53% American Indian, 29% White, 13% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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