Fond du Lac Ojibwe School

Located at 49 University Road in Cloquet, Minnesota, the Fond du Lac Ojibwe School operates as an active, single-school public district serving children across the entire primary and secondary educational continuum. Situated in a rural fringe setting within the broader Duluth metropolitan area, the district provides comprehensive academic instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade. As a fully operational regular public district, it serves a focused student population of 161 learners—comprising 101 female and 60 male students—creating a close-knit school community built around individualized learning and cultural connection.

The district is defined by its culturally tailored learning environment and an exceptionally robust staffing structure. Entirely serving American Indian students, the Fond du Lac Ojibwe School prioritizes low student-to-staff ratios to maximize personalized guidance and holistic support. The district maintains 56 full-time equivalent teaching positions, supported by 12 instructional aides and 60 dedicated support personnel, bringing the total staff footprint to 128 full-time equivalent positions. This remarkable concentration of educators and support staff ensures that every student benefits from intensive academic mentorship, comprehensive wrap-around services, and an enriched classroom experience tailored to their unique potential.