Voyageurs Expeditionary School

Summary:

Voyageurs Expeditionary School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Bemidji, Minnesota, with a student population of just 59. This small school stands out for its high percentage of Native American students (54.24%) and students from low-income backgrounds (84.75% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), which are significantly higher than state and nearby school averages.

Despite its unique student population, Voyageurs Expeditionary School has consistently underperformed academically, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science well below state levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's math proficiency rate was just 9.09%, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school has also struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 31.2% to 72.7% over the past several years, and high dropout rates, reaching as high as 36.8% in 2016-2017. In comparison, nearby schools like Cass Lake-Bena Secondary and Bemidji Senior High have significantly better academic and graduation outcomes.

The challenges faced by Voyageurs Expeditionary School suggest that the school may need to take a more targeted, comprehensive approach to address the unique needs of its student population, which is predominantly Native American and from low-income backgrounds. While the school's small size and specialized focus on expeditionary learning could potentially be leveraged to provide a more personalized and engaging educational experience, the school will need to make significant improvements in academic performance and graduation rates to better serve its students and the surrounding community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601-4335

(218) 444-3130

District: Voyageurs Expeditionary

SchoolDigger Rank:
402^nd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,034

Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

59.2%

White:

21.1%

Two or more races:

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Voyageurs Expeditionary School ranks worse than 83.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Voyageurs Expeditionary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Voyageurs Expeditionary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (59.2%), White (21.1%), two or more races (18.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Voyageurs Expeditionary School is 6.9. (See more...)

Compare Voyageurs Expeditionary School employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Voyageurs Expeditionary School is $23,034.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Voyageurs Expeditionary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Voyageurs Expeditionary School 402^nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Voyageurs Expeditionary School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Native American students:

Voyageurs Expeditionary:

SchoolDigger ranks Voyageurs Expeditionary 430^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Voyageurs Expeditionary School

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Rank History for all students at Voyageurs Expeditionary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	47.50	338^th	452	25.2%
2006	30.13	351^st	450	22.0%
2007	19.78	375^th	463	19.0%
2008	12.27	399^th	460	13.3%
2010	3.88	523^rd	540	3.1%
2011	8.83	469^th	545	13.9%
2012	8.32	465^th	539	13.7%
2013	14.88	422^nd	534	21.0%
2014	9.47	418^th	483	13.5%
2015	17.58	409^th	504	18.8%
2016	16.21	396^th	489	19.0%
2017	24.65	377^th	489	22.9%
2018	35.72	358^th	494	27.5%
2019	51.28	284^th	492	42.3%
2022	13.74	408^th	472	13.6%
2023	29.37	365^th	476	23.3%
2024	17.89	402^nd	480	16.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Voyageurs Expeditionary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.53	124^th	374	66.8%
2019	65.82	117^th	370	68.4%
2022	22.24	255^th	312	18.3%
2023	40.40	243^rd	393	38.2%
2024	15.35	351^st	389	9.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Voyageurs Expeditionary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.31	5^th	14	64.3%
2024	19.72	37^th	42	11.9%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Voyageurs Expeditionary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	26	1	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	32
2005	37	1	1	0	11	n/a	n/a	50
2006	50	0	2	0	17	n/a	n/a	69
2007	42	0	1	0	29	n/a	n/a	72
2008	32	2	0	1	36	n/a	n/a	71
2009	27	5	0	1	43	n/a	n/a	76
2010	24	0	0	1	43	n/a	n/a	68
2011	18	1	0	2	44	0	3	68
2012	31	1	0	1	34	0	7	74
2013	30	0	0	0	34	0	3	67
2014	31	1	0	1	34	0	5	72
2015	26	1	0	0	36	0	3	66
2016	21	1	0	0	39	0	3	64
2017	16	1	0	0	41	0	2	60
2018	20	0	0	0	38	0	1	59
2019	19	0	0	0	33	0	3	55
2020	16	1	0	0	34	0	1	52
2021	14	1	0	1	36	0	4	56
2022	14	1	0	0	32	0	5	52
2023	19	0	0	0	32	0	8	59
2024	15	0	0	1	42	0	13	71

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 Voyageurs Expeditionary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	32	3.7	8.6	56.3
2005	50	6.1	8.2	60
2006	69	6.3	11.0	58
2007	72	6.6	10.9	61.1
2008	71	7.9	9.0	77.5
2009	76	8.7	8.7	84.2
2010	68	7.9	8.5	91.2
2011	68	5.3	12.7	89.7
2012	74	6.8	10.8	90.5
2013	67	6.0	11.1	89.6
2014	72	6.0	11.9	80.6
2015	66	6.0	11.0	75.8
2016	64	6.0	10.6	82.8
2017	60	10.8	5.5	81.7
2018	59	11.8	4.9	81.4
2019	55	11.4	4.8	80
2020	52	6.5	7.9	71.2
2021	56	5.4	10.2	71.4
2022	52	6.4	8.1	61.5
2023	59	5.5	10.6	84.7
2024	71	10.2	6.9	85.9

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 Voyageurs Expeditionary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	32	3.7	8.6	56.3
2005	50	6.1	8.2	60
2006	69	6.3	11.0	58
2007	72	6.6	10.9	61.1
2008	71	7.9	9.0	77.5
2009	76	8.7	8.7	84.2
2010	68	7.9	8.5	91.2
2011	68	5.3	12.7	89.7
2012	74	6.8	10.8	90.5
2013	67	6.0	11.1	89.6
2014	72	6.0	11.9	80.6
2015	66	6.0	11.0	75.8
2016	64	6.0	10.6	82.8
2017	60	10.8	5.5	81.7
2018	59	11.8	4.9	81.4
2019	55	11.4	4.8	80
2020	52	6.5	7.9	71.2
2021	56	5.4	10.2	71.4
2022	52	6.4	8.1	61.5
2023	59	5.5	10.6	84.7
2024	71	10.2	6.9	85.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Voyageurs Expeditionary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$23,034

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Voyageurs Expeditionary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 284^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 365^th of 476 High schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Voyageurs Expeditionary School)	72.7	41.2	31.6%
10th Grade Reading (Voyageurs Expeditionary)	72.7	41.2	31.6%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Voyageurs Expeditionary School)	13.3	9.1	4.2%
11th Grade Math (Voyageurs Expeditionary)	13.3	9.1	4.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Voyageurs Expeditionary School)	54.6	21.4	33.1%
End of Course Science (Voyageurs Expeditionary)	54.6	21.4	33.1%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	45.6	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	55	59	7.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	33	32	3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	19
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	84.7%	4.7%

Schools Near Voyageurs Expeditionary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Voyageurs Expeditionary School	Public, Charter	9-12	3724 Bemidji Ave N	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Voyageurs Expeditionary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 444-3130	71	10	6.9	85.9%	15 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (59.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (18.3%)	17.9	402^nd of 480 public high schools	16.3%		29.4	365^th of 476 public high schools	23.3%	37	20.0	20.0	23.1	23.1	8.3	8.3	$23,034
Treknorth High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2400 Pine Ridge Ave NW	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Treknorth High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 444-1888	145	8	18.0	57.2%	67 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (42.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	41.4	304^th of 480 public high schools	36.7%		51.6	244^th of 476 public high schools	48.7%	60	12.9	12.9	43.3	43.3	42.3	42.3	$16,188
Oshki Manidoo Center	Public	7-12	1741 15th St NW	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 333-3478	5	0	15.1		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)								(n/a)							$15,198
Lakeside Learning Center	Public	6-12	502 Minnesota Ave NW	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 333-3477	7	1	5.0		2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$39,313
Bemidji Area Learning Center	Public	5-12	2900 Division St W	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 333-3299	54	2	28.8	38.9%	40 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$30,748
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	2900 Division St W	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 444-1600	67	3	26.6	67.2%	35 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (43.3%)	2 (3.0%)	1 (1.5%)	17.8	403^rd of 480 public high schools	16.0%		20.4	395^th of 476 public high schools	17.0%	8	8.3	8.3	35.0	35.0	15.8	15.8	$11,944
Bemidji Senior High	Public	9-12	2900 Division St W	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 444-1600	1,516	77	19.7	36.3%	1,095 (72.2%)	12 (0.8%)	34 (2.2%)	10 (0.7%)	324 (21.4%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.6%)	50.6	255^th of 480 public high schools	46.9%		47.3	265^th of 476 public high schools	44.3%	10	31.6	31.6	41.6	41.6	39.2	39.2	$13,403
Cass Lake-Bena Area Learning Cntr.	Public	7-12	208 Central Ave NW	Cass Lake	56633	Cass County	Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 335-2204	98	8	11.7	85.7%	6 (6.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.9	433^rd of 480 public high schools	9.8%		3.1	474^th of 476 public high schools	0.4%	41	0.0	0.0	18.2	10.0	21.4	16.7	$21,734
Cass Lake-Bena Secondary	Public	9-12	15308 State 371 NW	Cass Lake	56633	Cass County	Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 335-2203	253	25	10.2	79.1%	19 (7.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	233 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12	425^th of 480 public high schools	11.5%		14.9	404^th of 476 public high schools	15.1%	21	7.0	7.0	26.4	26.4	13.7	13.7	$25,363

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What is the racial makeup of Voyageurs Expeditionary School?

Students at Voyageurs Expeditionary School are 59% American Indian, 21% White, 18% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Voyageurs Expeditionary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended Voyageurs Expeditionary School.

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Voyageurs Expeditionary School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Minnesota high schools.

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