- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Red Lake, MN
Red Lake Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Red Lake Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273051001303
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Lake Secondary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Red Lake · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Lake Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Secondary ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, MN.
School address
District: Red Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273051001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Red Lake Secondary held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 273051001303 · Red Lake, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 15.7:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Lake Elementary (526 students)
Red Lake Secondary held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Red Lake Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Lake Eleme
Red Lake Elementary
526 students
- This school
Red Lake Secondary
377 students
- Red Lake Middl
Red Lake Middle School
268 students
- Red Lake Early 137
Red Lake Early Childhood Center
137 students
- Ponemah Elemen 136
Ponemah Elementary
136 students
- Red Lake Alter 53
Red Lake Alternative Learning
53 students
What this shows Red Lake Secondary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Lake Secondary compares
Red Lake Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 100% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
93.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Red Lake Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Red Lake Public School District reports $29,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Lake Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponemah Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Alternative Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Lake Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Lake Secondary
How many students attend Red Lake Secondary?
Red Lake Secondary has 377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Red Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Secondary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Lake Secondary?
85.8% of students at Red Lake Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Lake Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Red Lake Secondary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.7% of enrollment, in Red Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Lake Secondary?
Red Lake Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Lake Secondary rank among public schools in Red Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Secondary ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Red Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Lake Public School District?
Besides Red Lake Secondary, Red Lake Public School District also operates Red Lake Elementary (526 students), Red Lake Middle School (268 students), and Red Lake Early Childhood Center (137 students). See the Red Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.