Summary
Northland Secondary is a public high school located in Remer, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 131 students. The school is part of the Northland Community Schools district, which is ranked 362 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Northland Secondary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools, with a ranking between 257 and 414 out of 450-500 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 11.76% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 34.96%. Northland Secondary's reading proficiency rates are also low, with only 31.51% of all students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 49.59%. Additionally, the school has had a four-year graduation rate ranging from 62.9% to 84.2%, which is below the state average, and a dropout rate as high as 29.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.
Interestingly, the nearby Deer River Secondary school, which is also a public high school but part of a different school district, has higher academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and a lower dropout rate compared to Northland Secondary. However, Deer River Secondary also has a higher percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, suggesting that Northland Secondary's struggles may be more closely tied to the socioeconomic challenges of the local community. Addressing these issues will require a multi-faceted approach, focusing on targeted interventions, community partnerships, and a deeper understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by the school and its students.
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