What is Lumberjack High School?
Lumberjack High School is an alternative high school program for students who wish to remain in a traditional, seat-based program and earn credits toward their high school diploma.

Alternatives for Individuals
Individual, continual learning plans (reviewed by students with a teacher-mentor), goals and contracts insure participation and lead to success for all learners. Students have a full range of course selection, including elective courses offered through BHS. LHS classes are 45 minutes in length.

Contact Information
For more information or a referral form, contact:
Lumberjack HS: 218-407-0657

 Academic Programs

Current courses are offered in the areas of:

• English
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Electives offered through BHS

The First City School serves youth ages 10 to 18 residing at the Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center.  Our school educates students through four separate programs, each designed to meet a specific needs of the courts:

• Residential Treatment
• Satellite Homes
• Non-secure Detention
• Secure Detention

First City School provides an individualized curriculum designed to further students’ abilities in all areas, but is focused on improving their math, reading, and written language skills.  The diagnostic, prescriptive curriculum stresses the skills necessary to pass the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II Exams as well as preparing students to earn their diploma or GED certificate.

Bemidji Area Schools partners with the Oshki Manidoo Residential Treatment center. For more information, please visit their website:

Oshki Manidoo

Bemidji Online provides a flexible online learning option for Bemidji Area Schools students in grades 7–12. More information here:

Bemidji Online