FIRST CITY SCHOOL

FIRST CITY SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the Bemidji Public School District school district, located in BEMIDJI, MN with about 54 students offering grade levels from 3rd 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 11 teachers, FIRST CITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

FIRST CITY SCHOOL, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a specialized educational institution that operates as an alternative school within the Bemidji Area Schools district. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, personalized approach to education that helps students work toward earning their high school diplomas. By providing a smaller, more intimate setting compared to a traditional comprehensive high school, the program focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and academic success for students who have struggled in conventional classroom settings.

The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive community where students receive increased individualized attention from staff. Through its mission, FIRST CITY SCHOOL aims to re-engage students by identifying their specific learning needs, reducing barriers to graduation, and helping them build the confidence and skills necessary to transition into post-secondary education or the workforce. It serves as a vital resource for the Bemidji area, ensuring that every student has an equitable opportunity to succeed despite the challenges they may have faced in their prior schooling.

For more information, contact FIRST CITY SCHOOL at (218) 333-3458 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.