RED LAKE JUVENILE DETENTION FACLTY

RED LAKE JUVENILE DETENTION FACLTY is a Title I public high school that is part of the RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RED LAKE, MN with about 5 students offering grade levels from 6th 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.

The Red Lake Juvenile Detention Facility, located in Red Lake, Minnesota, serves as a secure residential center managed by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. Unlike a traditional academic school, it functions primarily as a correctional and rehabilitative environment for youth who have been placed in state or tribal custody. Because the facility houses minors, it is mandated to provide educational services, typically through a partnership with the local school district or tribal education department, ensuring that residents continue their academic progress while serving their time.

The facility focuses on the intersection of public safety and youth development. The environment is highly structured, emphasizing behavioral accountability, safety, and supervision. While the primary mission is secure detention, the facility works to integrate programming—including life skills training, behavioral health counseling, and standard academic curriculum—to help reintegrate youth back into the Red Lake community or their respective school systems upon their release.

For more information, contact RED LAKE JUVENILE DETENTION FACLTY at (218) 679-3353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.