How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Woods Secondary | Vermilion Country School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cook, MN | Tower, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 245 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.9% | 76.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Woods Secondary | Vermilion Country School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,872 | $15,239 |
| District | St. Louis County Schools | Vermilion Country School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Woods Secondary | Vermilion Country School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.0% | 62.0% |
| African American | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26.5% | 24.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Woods Secondary | Vermilion Country School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 303:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.5% | 67.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.