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#1159 of 1,992 schools in MN
Northland Secondary
High School · Northland Community Schools · Remer, MN
A Northland Community Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
316 MAIN ST E, Remer, MN 56672
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northland Secondary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northland 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average495/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,347
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56672; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little SandEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 3.2 mi | 9 | 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.
Northland Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northland Secondary is listed in NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northland Secondary
Northland Secondary is a public high school in Remer, MN, part of Northland Community Schools, serving approximately 131 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,159 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northland Secondary
What grades does Northland Secondary serve?
Northland Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Northland Secondary?
Northland Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northland Secondary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northland Secondary rank in MN?
Northland Secondary ranks #1,159 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Northland Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northland Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Northland Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northland Secondary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northland Secondary a charter school?
No, Northland Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northland Secondary a Title I school?
No, Northland Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northland Secondary?
73.3% of students at Northland 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (218) 566-2351
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 56672)
- 1,955
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 55.9
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 56672; 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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