For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 2,754 students in Beltrami County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Beltrami County, MN are Bemidji Area Learning Center, Voyageurs Expeditionary School and Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beltrami County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Beltrami County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Beltrami County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blackduck Secondary, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Beltrami County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Treknorth High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Pine Ridge Avenue Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
Bemidji Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #66.
Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1741 15th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Red Lake Alternative Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Minnesota Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1010.
Blackduck Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5209
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5209
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Rank: #1111.
Kelliher Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1212.
First City School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 5th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Grades: 3-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1313.
Red Lake Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Voc. Coop. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3728 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Lake Schools Online Learning
Magnet School
23990 Highway 1 East
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Beltrami County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bemidji Middle Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
520 4th Street Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Bemidji Virtual Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 119 students
Edith Hatch Evaluation Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3300 Gillett Dr. N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evergreen Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mercy Community Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
999 Nofound Street
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Box 499
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Redby Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
23990 Hwy 1 East
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2749
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2749
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beltrami County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Beltrami County, MN include Bemidji Area Learning Center, Voyageurs Expeditionary School and Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc.
How many public high schools are located in Beltrami County?
15 public high schools are located in Beltrami County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beltrami County?
Beltrami County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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