Summary:
The West Central Area region of Minnesota is home to a single public high school, West Central Area Secondary, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 240 students. The school's district, West Central Area, is ranked 142 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Central Area Secondary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 109 out of 450 high schools (4 stars) in 2024-2025 to 150 out of 480 high schools (3 stars) in 2023-2024. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.2% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 4.4% is slightly higher. Academically, the school excels in reading proficiency, with 78% of 10th-grade and all-grade students meeting or exceeding standards, significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's math proficiency rates of 25% for 11th-grade and all-grade students are lower than the state averages.
The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1 is lower than the state average, and 37.92% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, slightly higher than the state average. These demographic factors may contribute to the school's academic performance and the need for targeted interventions and support. Overall, West Central Area Secondary appears to have academic strengths in reading but faces challenges in math, with a fluctuating statewide ranking and a student population that may require additional resources and attention.
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