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Little Sand
High School · NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
316 MAIN ST E, Remer, MN 56672
Enrollment
9
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
9
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Little Sand
High School in Remer · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Little Sand
Little Sand is a public high school in Remer, MN, part of NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Little Sand serves approximately 9 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Little Sand show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 9 students, Little Sand is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Little Sand sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Little Sand sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 9 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Address
- 316 MAIN ST E, Remer, MN 56672
- Website
- isd118.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (218) 566-2351
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 8 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
316 MAIN ST E, Remer, MN 56672
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Little Sand may also want to explore other high schools in the area. GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.8/10, 23.2 miles away, in nearby Grand Rapids). Another option is DEER RIVER SECONDARY (rated 6.4/10, 19.4 miles away, in nearby Deer River). Additionally, NORTHLAND SECONDARY (rated 5.9/10, 3.2 miles away). For more schools in Remer, see our Remer schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Northland Elementary Remer | 3.2 mi | 3.5 |
| NORTHLAND SECONDARY Remer | 3.2 mi | 5.9 |
| KING ELEMENTARY Deer River | 19.1 mi | 7.7 |
| DEER RIVER SECONDARY Deer River | 19.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Deer River High School ALP Deer River | 19.4 mi | — |
| Deer River Schools SPED Deer River | 19.4 mi | — |
| HILL CITY ELEMENTARY Hill City | 18.3 mi | 5.6 |
| HILL CITY SENIOR HIGH Hill City | 18.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Hill City Middle School Hill City | 18.3 mi | 5.3 |
| COHASSET ELEMENTARY Cohasset | 20.9 mi | 7.7 |
| West Rapids Elementary Grand Rapids | 21.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Crosslake Community Seat Based Crosslake | 29.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Crosslake Community 6-12 Online Crosslake | 29.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Crosslake Community K-5 Online Crosslake | 29.0 mi | — |
| Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School Bena | 25.0 mi | — |
| GRAND RAPIDS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Grand Rapids | 22.6 mi | 5.7 |
| GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER Grand Rapids | 22.6 mi | 5.1 |
| GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR HIGH Grand Rapids | 23.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Grand Rapids | 24.2 mi | 7.6 |
| MIDDLE AREA LEARNING CENTER Grand Rapids | 24.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56672 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,347
Median Home Value
$266,900
Median Rent
$854/mo
Population
1,955
College Educated
24.2%
Homeownership
85.2%
Avg Commute
26.7 min
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Median Age
55.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Little Sand
What grades does Little Sand serve?
Little Sand serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Little Sand?
Little Sand has an enrollment of approximately 9 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Sand?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Sand is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Little Sand?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Sand has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Little Sand a charter school?
No, Little Sand is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Sand a Title I school?
No, Little Sand is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Sand?
66.7% of students at Little Sand qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 9
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Phone
- (218) 566-2351
Resources & Links
District
NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS- District Enrollment
- 347
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,033
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