At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
14
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
79%+30.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Willows is a public high serving grades 6–12 in BLAINE, Minnesota. The school enrolls 14 students. It is part of the NORTHEAST METRO 916 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictNORTHEAST METRO 916
County27003
CityBLAINE
ZIP55449
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270226404404
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment14
White50.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.3%
Black / African American7.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races21.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
50.0%
Hispanic
14.3%
Black
7.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
21.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.