Enrollment
144
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bemidji, MN
Treknorth High School
Federal NCES profile for Treknorth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270034504166Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Treknorth High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Treknorth High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Treknorth High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Treknorth High School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270034504166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Treknorth High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Treknorth High School
Treknorth High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Bemidji, Minnesota, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 144 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (49%) and White (40%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Treknorth High School, also runs Trek North Middle School (109 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Treknorth High School compares
Treknorth High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$14,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 49.3%
White 40.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Treknorth High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Treknorth High School, which includes Treknorth High School.
$14,243
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 82.1%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Treknorth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trek North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Treknorth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Treknorth High School
How many students attend Treknorth High School?
Treknorth High School has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bemidji, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Treknorth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Treknorth High School is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Treknorth High School?
48.3% of students at Treknorth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Treknorth High School?
The largest demographic group at Treknorth High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 49.3% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Treknorth High School?
Treknorth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Treknorth High School rank among high schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Treknorth High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Bemidji, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bemidji on the city page.
Is Treknorth High School a good school?
Treknorth High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Treknorth High School?
Besides Treknorth High School, Treknorth High School also operates Trek North Middle School (109 students). See the Treknorth High School district page for the complete list.
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