RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located along 23990 Highway 1 in Red Lake, Minnesota, the Red Lake Public School District serves as a vital educational and cultural foundation for its local community. Operating as an open, traditional public school system, the district provides a comprehensive academic journey spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across its 10 operational school facilities. Situated in a remote rural setting within the broader Bemidji region, the district currently nurtures a student body of 1,519 children and young adults. The student population strongly reflects the region's rich heritage, with 1,464 American Indian students learning alongside Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, and White peers in an inclusive, supportive environment designed to prepare every student for post-secondary and career success.

To deliver robust academic programs and essential social services across all grade levels, the district maintains a significant operational footprint and staffing commitment. Its professional team features approximately 224 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 59 instructional aides, fostering an advantageous student-to-educator context for personalized learning and targeted classroom support. This instructional core is further bolstered by a dedicated group of 291 support personnel—bringing the total workforce to over 574 full-time equivalent positions dedicated to transportation, nutrition, facilities, and student well-being. Through its expansive facilities, comprehensive staffing, and deep community roots, the Red Lake Public School District continues to empower northern Minnesota youth through holistic, continuous education.
10
Total Schools
1,519
Total Students
224.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic35
Asian1
Two or More17
American Indian1,464
  • American Indian
    1,464 (96.4%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    17 (1.1%)
  • White
    2 (0.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High4
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:1,519*
Teachers (FTE):224.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 10 Schools