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North Woods Secondary

Summary:

North Woods Secondary is a public high school located in Cook, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 275 students. The school is part of the St. Louis County School District, which is ranked 314 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

North Woods Secondary's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 194 out of 483 high schools in 2013-2014 to 380 out of 476 in 2022-2023. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5. While the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, its academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in Math. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.27% in 2021-2022 to 54.55% in 2022-2023.

One interesting finding is that North Woods Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students compared to the state average, and the school's performance for this student population is relatively strong, ranking 12th out of 42 high schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be providing effective support and resources for its diverse student population, despite the overall academic challenges it faces.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 10248 Olson Rd E
       Cook, MN  55723-8888

(218) 666-5221

District: St. Louis County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
344th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,454 Help


Feeder schools for North Woods Secondary:

Elementary:    North Woods Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
American Indian:
23.6%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Woods Secondary ranks worse than 50.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Woods Secondary ranks worse than 71.7% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the St. Louis County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Woods Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at North Woods Secondary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), American Indian (23.6%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Louis County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Woods Secondary is 13.5. 2 high schools in the St. Louis County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Woods Secondary is $16,454, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the St. Louis County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Woods Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Woods Secondary 275th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See North Woods Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Woods Secondary 344th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See North Woods Secondary in the ranking list.)

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St. Louis County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis County School District 314th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Woods Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 32.30 373rd 490 23.9%
2015 33.38 376th 516 27.1%
2016 26.23 409th 508 19.5%
2017 34.96 363rd 523 30.6%
2018 45.35 325th 518 37.3%
2019 35.80 363rd 533 31.9%
2021 40.29 320th 521 38.6%
2022 26.47 389th 520 25.2%
2023 33.71 372nd 529 29.7%
2024 48.64 275th 545 49.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.37 184th 260 29.2%
2022 26.58 222nd 288 22.9%
2023 47.88 146th 298 51.0%
2024 55.92 113th 307 63.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.81 184th 401 54.1%
2019 42.86 256th 415 38.3%
2021 74.23 49th 399 87.7%
2022 38.17 256th 404 36.6%
2023 40.95 281st 459 38.8%
2024 43.81 261st 473 44.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.48 264th 436 39.4%
2019 45.48 260th 439 40.8%
2021 38.07 283rd 443 36.1%
2022 20.32 385th 467 17.6%
2023 24.04 367th 455 19.3%
2024 33.11 334th 474 29.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.74 298th 438 32.0%
2019 25.68 357th 454 21.4%
2021 38.52 276th 437 36.8%
2022 30.78 342nd 476 28.2%
2023 42.51 276th 464 40.5%
2024 61.42 161st 479 66.4%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.56 4th 23 82.6%
2019 47.78 10th 23 56.5%
2021 85.58 3rd 18 83.3%
2022 52.89 8th 22 63.6%
2023 26.33 38th 49 22.4%
2024 37.08 37th 55 32.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.92 273rd 428 36.2%
2019 37.83 293rd 428 31.5%
2021 23.94 350th 422 17.1%
2022 20.36 386th 438 11.9%
2023 37.57 290th 436 33.5%
2024 50.59 201st 440 54.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Woods Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 64.20 194th 483 59.8%
2015 61.72 221st 504 56.2%
2016 51.86 278th 489 43.1%
2017 51.95 281st 489 42.5%
2018 59.70 238th 494 51.8%
2019 55.49 259th 492 47.4%
2021 41.51 284th 428 33.6%
2022 57.92 220th 472 53.4%
2023 24.69 380th 476 20.2%
2024 32.81 344th 480 28.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.10 150th 195 23.1%
2022 23.00 186th 214 13.1%
2024 22.05 186th 221 15.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.09 116th 374 69.0%
2019 42.62 231st 370 37.6%
2021 79.71 31st 270 88.5%
2022 71.11 76th 312 75.6%
2023 36.70 268th 393 31.8%
2024 56.16 168th 389 56.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.08 197th 395 50.1%
2019 52.58 225th 401 43.9%
2021 39.80 238th 339 29.8%
2022 63.63 143rd 388 63.1%
2023 41.05 257th 396 35.1%
2024 33.19 290th 403 28.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.83 265th 398 33.4%
2019 46.36 249th 411 39.4%
2021 33.82 266th 351 24.2%
2022 37.97 274th 403 32.0%
2023 9.22 372nd 398 6.5%
2024 24.67 326th 405 19.5%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.29 4th 11 63.6%
2023 29.44 27th 36 25.0%
2024 70.45 12th 42 71.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at North Woods Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.57 227th 414 45.2%
2019 48.08 247th 412 40.0%
2021 30.94 282nd 364 22.5%
2022 53.02 209th 401 47.9%
2023 15.76 367th 398 7.8%
2024 15.42 359th 402 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for North Woods Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 189 0 2 2 73 0 19 0 285
2013 189 1 2 2 73 0 22 0 289
2014 192 1 1 5 65 0 26 0 290
2015 203 1 0 2 60 0 26 0 292
2016 191 1 2 4 43 0 32 0 273
2017 204 1 2 6 69 0 33 0 315
2018 202 1 2 6 62 0 31 0 304
2019 200 0 2 7 63 0 36 0 308
2020 195 1 2 4 65 0 40 0 307
2021 175 0 2 6 79 0 35 0 297
2022 175 1 0 8 85 0 34 0 303
2023 170 0 0 5 65 0 35 0 275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Woods Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 285 19.0 14.9 46
2013 289 18.6 15.5 50.5
2014 290 18.3 15.7 49.7
2015 292 18.0 16.2 47.6
2016 273 18.0 15.1 43.6
2017 315 18.9 16.5 47
2018 304 19.4 15.6 43.4
2019 308 20.1 15.3 42.2
2020 307 22.4 13.6 45
2021 297 20.1 14.7 42.4
2022 303 19.0 15.8 39.3
2023 275 20.3 13.5 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Woods Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 285 19.0 14.9 46
2013 289 18.6 15.5 50.5
2014 290 18.3 15.7 49.7
2015 292 18.0 16.2 47.6
2016 273 18.0 15.1 43.6
2017 315 18.9 16.5 47
2018 304 19.4 15.6 43.4
2019 308 20.1 15.3 42.2
2020 307 22.4 13.6 45
2021 297 20.1 14.7 42.4
2022 303 19.0 15.8 39.3
2023 275 20.3 13.5 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Woods Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,454

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Woods Secondary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 363rd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 372nd of 529 Middle schools
 2.2%
Ranks 259th of 492 High schoolsRanks 380th of 476 High schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Math (North Woods Secondary)39.232.5
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)3622.8
 13.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (North Woods Secondary)57.747.5
 10.2%
   7th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)56.544
 12.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (North Woods Secondary)31.110.4
 20.7%
   8th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)37.224.8
 12.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (North Woods Secondary)39.133.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)47.137.2
 9.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (North Woods Secondary)30.410.6
 19.8%
   8th Grade Science (St. Louis County School District)24.817.2
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (North Woods Secondary)67.436.7
 30.7%
   10th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)55.942.5
 13.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (North Woods Secondary)30.615.2
 15.4%
   11th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)21.418.8
 2.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (North Woods Secondary)44.420.4
 24%
   End of Course Science (St. Louis County School District)49.627.2
 22.4%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students308275
 10.7%
African American00
American Indian6365
 3.2%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White200170
 15%
Two or More Races3635
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%54.5%
 12.3%

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North Woods Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Woods Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended North Woods Secondary.

Students at North Woods Secondary are 62% White, 24% American Indian, 13% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

North Woods Secondary ranks 344th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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