Below Average
#1786 of 1,992 schools in MN
E.c.h.o. Secondary
High School · E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL
PO BOX 158, Echo, MN 56237
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.3
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.3
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,786 of 1,992
In Echo
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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E.c.h.o. Secondary
High School in Echo · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
E.c.h.o. Elementary
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About E.c.h.o. Secondary
E.c.h.o. Secondary is a public high school in Echo, MN, part of E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL.
E.c.h.o. Secondary serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. E.c.h.o.
Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,786 of 1,992 schools in MN. Structured state assessment records for E.c.h.o. Secondary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, E.c.h.o. Secondary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, E.c.h.o. Secondary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
E.c.h.o. Secondary is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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E.c.h.o. Secondary — Students at E.c.h.o. Secondary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.9/10.
How E.c.h.o. Secondary Compares
See how E.c.h.o. Secondary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO BOX 158, Echo, MN 56237
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering E.c.h.o. Secondary may also want to explore other high schools in the area. WABASSO SECONDARY (rated 7.9/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Wabasso), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAKEVIEW SECONDARY (rated 7.7/10, 12.7 miles away, in nearby Cottonwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RENVILLE COUNTY WEST SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.0/10, 15.6 miles away, in nearby Renville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Echo, see our Echo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| E.C.H.O. Elementary Echo | 0.0 mi | 6.4 |
| SWWC ELC - Belview Belview | 4.2 mi | — |
| VESTWOOD EDUCATION DBA:ONE SCHOOL GLOBAL REDWOOD F Vesta | 7.6 mi | — |
| Yellow Medicine East Secondary Granite Falls | 14.9 mi | 6.5 |
| BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Granite Falls | 15.0 mi | 8.7 |
| MILROY ELEMENTARY Milroy | 15.7 mi | — |
| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Cottonwood | 12.7 mi | 8.5 |
| LAKEVIEW SECONDARY Cottonwood | 12.7 mi | 7.7 |
| WABASSO ELEMENTARY Wabasso | 16.6 mi | 8.3 |
| WABASSO SECONDARY Wabasso | 16.6 mi | 7.9 |
| ST ANNE SCHOOL Wabasso | 16.7 mi | 5.5 |
| RENVILLE COUNTY WEST SENIOR HIGH Renville | 15.6 mi | 7.0 |
| RENVILLE COUNTY WEST ELEMENTARY Renville | 15.6 mi | 5.4 |
| REEDE GRAY ELEMENTARY Redwood Falls | 16.1 mi | 7.3 |
| ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Redwood Falls | 16.7 mi | 6.5 |
| REDWOOD VALLEY SENIOR HIGH Redwood Falls | 16.7 mi | 5.8 |
| REDWOOD VALLEY MIDDLE Redwood Falls | 16.7 mi | 6.2 |
| MACCRAY Secondary Clara City | 23.5 mi | 6.6 |
| MACCRAY Elementary Clara City | 23.5 mi | 7.8 |
| MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL Marshall | 20.2 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56237 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,156
Median Home Value
$156,900
Median Rent
$584/mo
Population
535
College Educated
17.9%
Homeownership
87%
Avg Commute
23.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
50.3
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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| Waubun ALC Waubun, MN | 4.2 |
| Pines School - ACS Lino Lakes, MN | 4.5 |
| PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER Buffalo, MN | 4.6 |
| 199 Online High School Inver Grove Heights, MN | 3.9 |
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| ZIEBARTH ALTERNATIVE LEARNING Le Sueur, MN | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about E.c.h.o. Secondary
What grades does E.c.h.o. Secondary serve?
E.c.h.o. Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend E.c.h.o. Secondary?
E.c.h.o. Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E.c.h.o. Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at E.c.h.o. Secondary is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does E.c.h.o. Secondary rank in MN?
E.c.h.o. Secondary ranks #1,786 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is E.c.h.o. Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
E.c.h.o. Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 E.c.h.o. Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, E.c.h.o. Secondary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is E.c.h.o. Secondary a charter school?
Yes, E.c.h.o. Secondary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is E.c.h.o. Secondary a Title I school?
No, E.c.h.o. Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E.c.h.o. Secondary?
73.3% of students at E.c.h.o. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 73.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yellow Medicine County
- Phone
- (507) 925-4143
Resources & Links
District
E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL- District Enrollment
- 65
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,922
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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