NORTH WOODS SECONDARY

NORTH WOODS SECONDARY is a Title I public high school that is part of the ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in COOK, MN with about 304 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, NORTH WOODS SECONDARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NORTH WOODS SECONDARY, located in Cook, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the St. Louis County School District (ISD 2142). The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 6 through 12, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum that prepares pupils for post-secondary success. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and personal growth within the context of a smaller, tight-knit community.

Reflecting its location in Northern Minnesota, NORTH WOODS SECONDARY is deeply connected to the surrounding rural community. The school promotes a supportive culture that leverages its smaller student body to provide personalized attention and foster strong relationships between students and faculty. Through its commitment to the district’s mission of empowering students, the school plays a central role in the regional educational landscape, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a modern, ever-changing world.

For more information, contact NORTH WOODS SECONDARY at (218) 666-5221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.