Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Public 7-12

 600 Colfax Ave SW
       Wadena, MN  56482-0151


(218) 632-2300

District: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 478 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,843 Help


Feeder schools for Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High:

Elementary:    Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Middle:    Wadena-Deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Two or more races:
4.7%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Compare Details Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High ranks worse than 52.7% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High ranks better than 74.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.34. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is 23.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is $12,843.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High 282nd of 535 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High 124th of 478 Minnesota public high schools. (See Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Wadena-Deer Creek School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wadena-Deer Creek School District 200th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.54 286th 387 26.1%
2005 68.98 130th 396 67.2%
2006 54.50 222nd 406 45.3%
2007 51.59 227th 403 43.7%
2008 55.45 208th 409 49.1%
2010 57.89 209th 454 54.0%
2011 45.38 306th 478 36.0%
2012 48.53 286th 469 39.0%
2013 51.29 254th 488 48.0%
2014 42.95 309th 490 36.9%
2015 45.48 299th 516 42.1%
2016 58.90 209th 508 58.9%
2017 59.05 225th 523 57.0%
2018 59.30 218th 518 57.9%
2019 51.39 270th 533 49.3%
2021 49.54 253rd 521 51.4%
2022 46.35 281st 520 46.0%
2023 46.97 281st 529 46.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.82 146th 253 42.3%
2019 53.86 127th 282 55.0%
2021 26.31 215th 260 17.3%
2022 40.89 177th 288 38.5%
2023 30.44 218th 298 26.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.44 160th 401 60.1%
2019 46.86 229th 415 44.8%
2021 61.77 109th 399 72.7%
2022 53.56 169th 404 58.2%
2023 47.96 226th 459 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.54 113th 436 74.1%
2019 46.98 251st 439 42.8%
2021 51.28 206th 443 53.5%
2022 45.78 265th 467 43.3%
2023 44.36 261st 455 42.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.78 291st 438 33.6%
2019 48.42 250th 454 44.9%
2021 38.70 273rd 437 37.5%
2022 40.41 290th 476 39.1%
2023 44.33 262nd 464 43.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.19 235th 428 45.1%
2019 36.61 296th 428 30.8%
2021 36.28 265th 422 37.2%
2022 30.48 328th 438 25.1%
2023 30.15 328th 436 24.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.61 129th 433 70.2%
2005 82.09 35th 452 92.3%
2006 66.79 186th 450 58.7%
2007 58.98 229th 463 50.5%
2008 48.70 303rd 460 34.1%
2010 52.07 317th 540 41.3%
2011 57.83 292nd 545 46.4%
2012 59.05 279th 539 48.2%
2013 63.66 217th 534 59.4%
2014 67.05 174th 483 64.0%
2015 65.27 191st 504 62.1%
2016 68.74 155th 489 68.3%
2017 67.61 177th 489 63.8%
2018 69.51 163rd 494 67.0%
2019 71.61 137th 492 72.2%
2021 74.18 92nd 428 78.5%
2022 76.07 98th 472 79.2%
2023 70.34 124th 476 73.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.06 90th 220 59.1%
2021 59.20 59th 173 65.9%
2023 25.47 177th 216 18.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.71 54th 374 85.6%
2019 72.62 94th 370 74.6%
2021 74.87 41st 270 84.8%
2022 60.26 119th 312 61.9%
2023 69.90 88th 393 77.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.40 109th 395 72.4%
2019 57.39 192nd 401 52.1%
2021 82.49 29th 339 91.4%
2022 62.89 149th 388 61.6%
2023 73.95 86th 396 78.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.17 182nd 398 54.3%
2019 74.38 81st 411 80.3%
2021 56.75 156th 351 55.6%
2022 78.10 67th 403 83.4%
2023 53.65 193rd 398 51.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.21 198th 414 52.2%
2019 57.49 191st 412 53.6%
2021 68.77 102nd 364 72.0%
2022 65.23 130th 401 67.6%
2023 60.01 151st 398 62.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 698 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1995 688 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1996 688 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1997 721 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1998 729 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1999 720 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2000 732 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2001 718 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2002 695 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2003 695 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2004 691 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2005 646 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2006 624 8 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2007 590 9 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2008 553 5 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 568
2009 521 8 2 15 4 n/a n/a 0 550
2010 469 14 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 505
2011 433 12 1 5 4 0 1 0 456
2012 405 12 5 9 3 0 1 0 435
2013 421 9 4 7 7 0 1 0 449
2014 402 12 6 11 9 0 1 0 441
2015 389 8 4 13 8 0 1 0 423
2016 371 7 4 16 6 0 2 0 406
2017 355 8 5 15 3 0 2 0 388
2018 387 12 7 17 2 0 5 0 430
2019 407 16 11 18 2 0 7 0 461
2020 397 13 5 18 2 0 15 0 450
2021 400 11 5 17 0 0 13 0 446
2022 392 10 7 22 2 0 18 0 451
2023 411 10 4 21 1 0 22 0 469

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 702 41.5 16.9 13.8
1995 698 43.0 16.2 17.8
1996 698 43.0 16.2 17.8
1997 729 44.5 16.4 20.2
1998 741 n/a 0.0 23.3
1999 733 50.9 14.4 25.2
2000 738 44.8 16.5 35.2
2001 722 45.2 16.0 33.1
2002 706 42.9 16.5 38.5
2003 706 42.9 16.5 38.5
2004 701 43.5 16.1 36.4
2005 658 42.8 15.4 38.6
2006 646 43.1 15.0 43.7
2007 611 38.6 15.8 46.2
2008 568 35.1 16.2 47.2
2009 550 33.6 16.4 49.3
2010 505 30.9 16.3 50.9
2011 456 25.9 17.5 49.8
2012 435 24.7 17.5 49
2013 449 28.6 15.6 50.3
2014 441 23.9 18.4 50.1
2015 423 24.0 17.6 46.1
2016 406 25.0 16.2 48.3
2017 388 24.1 16.0 41.2
2018 430 23.8 18.0 48.6
2019 461 24.1 19.0 47.3
2020 450 25.5 17.5 37.3
2021 446 20.0 22.2 35.2
2022 451 20.0 22.5 30.8
2023 469 20.0 23.4 50.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 702 41.5 16.9 13.8
1995 698 43.0 16.2 17.8
1996 698 43.0 16.2 17.8
1997 729 44.5 16.4 20.2
1998 741 n/a 0.0 23.3
1999 733 50.9 14.4 25.2
2000 738 44.8 16.5 35.2
2001 722 45.2 16.0 33.1
2002 706 42.9 16.5 38.5
2003 706 42.9 16.5 38.5
2004 701 43.5 16.1 36.4
2005 658 42.8 15.4 38.6
2006 646 43.1 15.0 43.7
2007 611 38.6 15.8 46.2
2008 568 35.1 16.2 47.2
2009 550 33.6 16.4 49.3
2010 505 30.9 16.3 50.9
2011 456 25.9 17.5 49.8
2012 435 24.7 17.5 49
2013 449 28.6 15.6 50.3
2014 441 23.9 18.4 50.1
2015 423 24.0 17.6 46.1
2016 406 25.0 16.2 48.3
2017 388 24.1 16.0 41.2
2018 430 23.8 18.0 48.6
2019 461 24.1 19.0 47.3
2020 450 25.5 17.5 37.3
2021 446 20.0 22.2 35.2
2022 451 20.0 22.5 30.8
2023 469 20.0 23.4 50.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,843

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 270th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 281st of 529 Middle schools
 2.5%
Ranks 137th of 492 High schoolsRanks 124th of 476 High schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High)37.227.6
 9.6%
   7th Grade Math (Wadena-Deer Creek School District)37.227.6
 9.6%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High)56.543.4
 13.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Wadena-Deer Creek School District)56.543.4
 13.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High)50.726.3
 24.4%
   8th Grade Math (Wadena-Deer Creek School District)50.726.3
 24.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High)52.742.1
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Wadena-Deer Creek School District)52.742.1
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High)41.723.7
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Wadena-Deer Creek School District)41.723.7
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High)55.650
 5.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Wadena-Deer Creek School District)55.650
 5.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High)46.731.8
 14.9%
   11th Grade Math (Wadena-Deer Creek School District)46.731.8
 14.9%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High)71.258.7
 12.5%
   End of Course Science (Wadena-Deer Creek School District)71.258.7
 12.5%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461469
 1.7%
African American1610
 37.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic1821
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White407411
 1%
Two or More Races722
 214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%50.3%
 3%


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Students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High ranks 124th of 478 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Middle : Wadena-Deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High.


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