High Schools in Deer River Public School District

The Deer River Public School District in Minnesota is home to two high schools: Deer River Secondary and Deer River High School ALP. While Deer River Secondary is the larger of the two with 443 students, Deer River High School ALP serves a significantly higher proportion of Native American students at 75%.

Academically, the two schools show stark differences. Deer River Secondary generally performs below the state averages on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 15-46% across math, reading, and science. In contrast, Deer River High School ALP has alarmingly low proficiency rates, often in the single digits, well below the district and state averages. This disparity in academic performance suggests potential equity and opportunity gaps that need to be addressed.

Other key differences include graduation and dropout rates. Deer River Secondary has a 4-year graduation rate of 81.2%, while Deer River High School ALP's rate is just 20.0%. Similarly, Deer River Secondary has a dropout rate of 16.6%, compared to 10.0% at Deer River High School ALP. These metrics, along with the high student-teacher ratio of 85.7 at Deer River High School ALP, indicate that the school may need to implement more comprehensive support systems and interventions to help students stay engaged and on track to graduation.