SOUTH RIDGE SECONDARY

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
8162 SWAN LAKE RD
CULVER, MN 55779
279 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
South Ridge Secondary, located in Culver, Minnesota, is a key component of the St. Louis County School District (ISD 2142). Serving students in the surrounding rural communities, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that bridges middle and high school grades. As part of a larger district known for covering a vast geographical area in Northern Minnesota, South Ridge focuses on fostering a close-knit academic environment where students can engage in both core curriculum and extracurricular opportunities tailored to a smaller student population.

The school emphasizes community involvement and personal student growth, utilizing its location to connect with the unique culture of the Iron Range and surrounding rural regions. By leveraging the resources of ISD 2142, South Ridge Secondary provides its students with access to essential academic programs, technology, and support services designed to prepare them for post-secondary education or the workforce. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic calendar, athletics, or district initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.isd2142.k12.mn.us](http://www.isd2142.k12.mn.us/).
279
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    217 (77.8 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (14.7 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (5.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)345-6789
Website: http://isd2142.net/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 45
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 43
Gender Ratio