Summary:
The Willow River Public School District has a single high school, Willow River Secondary, serving grades 9-12. The school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years, moving from 312 out of 476 schools in 2022-2023 to 221 out of 450 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school's academic performance, particularly in math, lags behind state averages, with a 20.51% proficiency rate in 11th grade math compared to the state average of 34.96%.
On a positive note, Willow River Secondary's 10th grade reading proficiency rate of 63.33% exceeds the state average of 51.26%, indicating potential strengths in reading instruction that could be leveraged to improve overall academic outcomes. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 40.31% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.
While Willow River Secondary's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, the school's improving ranking and mixed academic performance suggest that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help the school and its students succeed. By understanding the school's unique strengths and challenges, the district can work to address areas of concern and build upon the school's existing successes.
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