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#1378 of 1,992 schools in MN
Climax Secondary
High School · Climax-shelly Public Schools · Climax, MN
A Climax-shelly Public Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 E BROADWAY, Climax, MN 56523
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Climax Secondary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Climax Secondary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low175/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,400
Median home value
$144,800
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
36.4%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Climax-shelly Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Climax Secondary is listed in CLIMAX-SHELLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Climax Secondary
Climax Secondary is a public high school in Climax, MN, part of Climax-shelly Public Schools, serving approximately 107 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,378 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Climax Secondary
What grades does Climax Secondary serve?
Climax Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Climax Secondary?
Climax Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Climax Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Climax Secondary is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Climax Secondary rank in MN?
Climax Secondary ranks #1,378 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Climax Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Climax Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Climax Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Climax Secondary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Climax Secondary a charter school?
No, Climax Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Climax Secondary a Title I school?
No, Climax Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Climax Secondary?
49.5% of students at Climax Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (218) 857-2395
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56523)
- 391
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 56523; 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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