Aitkin Public School District

The Aitkin Public School District in Minnesota operates three schools, including one elementary school, two high schools (one of which is an alternative learning program), serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with Aitkin Secondary School and Rippleside Elementary standing out as top-performing institutions in the district and state.

Rippleside Elementary is ranked 297 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and boasts a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency across multiple grade levels and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6. Aitkin Secondary School is ranked 176 out of 480 Minnesota high schools, with a 3-star rating, and maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 86.0%. The school also demonstrates above-average math and reading proficiency, particularly in 8th grade, compared to the district and state.

The Aitkin Public School District serves a diverse student population, with Aitkin Alternative Learning Program having the highest percentage of Native American students at 11.11%. All three schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.53% at Aitkin Secondary School to 66.67% at Aitkin Alternative Learning Program, indicating the district's focus on supporting economically disadvantaged students. The district's overall strong academic performance and personalized approach to education, as evidenced by the low student-teacher ratios, make it an attractive option for families in the Aitkin area.