Summary:
Westbrook, Minnesota is home to a single public high school, Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 189 students. The school is part of the Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools district, which is ranked 206 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary has a 84.2% four-year graduation rate, but a higher-than-average dropout rate of 4.4%. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some grades performing better than the state average in math and reading, while others lag behind. For example, 7th grade math proficiency was 50%, higher than the state average of 40.86%, but 10th grade reading proficiency was 46.51%, lower than the state average of 51.26%. The school's math proficiency, particularly in 11th grade, is an area of concern, as it is significantly lower than the state averages.
With over 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary serves a population with higher economic needs, which can impact academic performance. Additionally, the school's small size of 189 students may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of resource allocation, personalized attention, and extracurricular offerings. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 306 out of 480 Minnesota high schools in 2023-2024 to 253 out of 450 in 2024-2025, indicating a need for improvement in academic performance compared to other schools in the state.
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