Very Good
#499 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 25% in state
Falls Secondary
High School · International Falls School District · International Falls, MN
An International Falls School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
1515 11TH ST, International Falls, MN 56649
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Falls Secondary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Falls Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,606/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (International Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,348
Median home value
$143,600
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISD 361 - Alc ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
International Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Falls Secondary is listed in INTERNATIONAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falls Secondary
Falls Secondary is a public high school in International Falls, MN, part of International Falls School District, serving approximately 496 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falls Secondary
What grades does Falls Secondary serve?
Falls Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Falls Secondary?
Falls Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls Secondary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falls Secondary rank in MN?
Falls Secondary ranks #499 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Falls Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Falls Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Falls Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falls Secondary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Falls Secondary a charter school?
No, Falls Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falls Secondary a Title I school?
No, Falls Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falls Secondary?
40.7% of students at Falls Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Koochiching County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (218) 283-2571
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56649)
- 8,895
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56649; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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