Serving 162 students in grades 7-12, Red Lake County Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Lake County Central High School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Lake County Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Lake County Central High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Lake County Central High School's ranking?
Red Lake County Central High School is ranked #844 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Red Lake County Central High School often compared to?
Red Lake County Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bagley Secondary, Lincoln Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Lake County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Red Lake County Central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Red Lake County Central High School?
162 students attend Red Lake County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Red Lake County Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Lake County Central High School?
Red Lake County Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Lake County Central High School offer ?
Red Lake County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Red Lake County Central High School part of?
Red Lake County Central High School is part of Red Lake County Central Public School District.
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