Summary:
The city of Waite Park, Minnesota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.
Among the standout schools, Discovery Community Elementary has the largest student population of 540 and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 84.81%. However, the school's performance on state assessments is below the St. Cloud Public School District and state averages in both math and reading. In contrast, St. Cloud Area Learning Center, a high school serving grades 6-12, has a relatively small student population of 231 but a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 80.95%. While the school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the district and state averages, it has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%.
The data also reveals that the schools in Waite Park serve a diverse range of student needs, with an alternative school, Special Education Facilities, and an early childhood education center, EC Sp Educational at Quarryview Educational Center, indicating the district's commitment to providing specialized programs to support its student population.
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