The Minnesota Correctional Facility – Willow River/Moose Lake is a two-site prison operated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections in Pine and Carlton counties. The Moose Lake men's prison is located on the former site of the Moose Lake Regional Treatment Center in Moose Lake, Minnesota.
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River serves 4 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Mcf-moose Lake/willow River's student population of 4 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Motto
Transforming lives for a safer Minnesota.
The diversity score of Mcf-moose Lake/willow River is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
50%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Mcf-moose Lake/willow River?
4 students attend Mcf-moose Lake/willow River.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mcf-moose Lake/willow River students are American Indian, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Mcf-moose Lake/willow River offer ?
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcf-moose Lake/willow River part of?
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River is part of Minnesota Department Of Corrections School District.
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