Excellent
#85 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 4% in state
Aitkin Secondary School
High School · Aitkin Public School District · Aitkin, MN
A high school in Aitkin, MN where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
306 2ND ST NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Aitkin Secondary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Aitkin Secondary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,396/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aitkin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,846
Median home value
$264,800
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin Alternative Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Aitkin Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aitkin Secondary School is listed in AITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aitkin Secondary School
Aitkin Secondary School is a public high school in Aitkin, MN, part of Aitkin Public School District, serving approximately 520 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aitkin Secondary School
What grades does Aitkin Secondary School serve?
Aitkin Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Aitkin Secondary School?
Aitkin Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aitkin Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aitkin Secondary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aitkin Secondary School rank in MN?
Aitkin Secondary School ranks #85 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Aitkin Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aitkin Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aitkin Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aitkin Secondary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aitkin Secondary School a charter school?
No, Aitkin Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aitkin Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Aitkin Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aitkin Secondary School?
47.1% of students at Aitkin Secondary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Aitkin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (218) 927-2115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56431)
- 9,142
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 57.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56431; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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