The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
The Red Lake Juvenile Detention Facility is an alternative school serving grades six through twelve in Red Lake, Minnesota. It operates under the Red Lake Public School District. The school is located within the Red Lake Indian Reservation, a sovereign, closed reservation where land is held in common. This small facility’s purpose is to provide educational services to youth who are in the custody of the juvenile justice system.
The community of Red Lake is a census-designated place that functions as the administrative center for the Red Lake Nation. It is a predominantly American Indian community facing significant economic challenges, with a high poverty rate. Major employers are tribal entities and public services, including the tribal government, the school district, and the Indian Health Service clinic. The population in Red Lake has been declining in recent years.
Because this is a detention center, the standard metrics used to evaluate typical public schools do not apply in the same way. State testing data is available for the 2024-2025 school year and shows a zero percent proficiency rate in both math and reading for the sixth grade. In prior years, science testing data for the eighth grade was suppressed due to a very small number of test-takers. When looking at the district’s overall performance relative to other districts in Beltrami County, the proficiency index for this school falls into the bottom quartile. A parent or guardian should understand that these numbers reflect a transient population of students in a secure setting, not a stable enrolled student body over a full academic year.
The school’s enrollment data shows a count of zero for all grades, which is consistent with the nature of a detention facility where students are not enrolled long-term but rather served during their stay. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education status, and English learner status are all missing, which again reflects the unique operational context of this institution. Graduation rates and chronic absenteeism data are not applicable for this school.
Given the school’s specific role within the juvenile justice system, a parent reading this will be seeking information about a temporary educational placement, not a permanent school choice. The school is not a charter or magnet school. No information was available about the course offerings, staffing, or disciplinary environment. The district itself does not appear to have any parent-relevant recent changes publicly reported. For any family dealing with a juvenile detention placement at this facility, it would be appropriate to contact the school or district administration directly for a full picture of the educational services provided.
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