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#819 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 41% in state
Freshwater Education District Alc
High School · Freshwater Education District · Wadena, MN
A high school in Wadena, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, Wadena, MN 56482
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Freshwater Education District Alc score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Freshwater Education District Alc 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wadena), 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
$56,356
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$699/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Leaf River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| White Pine AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.0 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.
Freshwater Education District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $64,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Freshwater Education District Alc is listed in Freshwater Education District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freshwater Education District Alc
Freshwater Education District Alc is a public high school in Wadena, MN, part of Freshwater Education District, serving approximately 82 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freshwater Education District Alc
What grades does Freshwater Education District Alc serve?
Freshwater Education District Alc serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Freshwater Education District Alc?
Freshwater Education District Alc has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freshwater Education District Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Freshwater Education District Alc 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 Freshwater Education District Alc rank in MN?
Freshwater Education District Alc ranks #819 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Freshwater Education District Alc's MySchoolScout rating?
Freshwater Education District Alc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Freshwater Education District Alc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freshwater Education District Alc has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Freshwater Education District Alc a charter school?
No, Freshwater Education District Alc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freshwater Education District Alc a Title I school?
No, Freshwater Education District Alc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freshwater Education District Alc?
70.7% of students at Freshwater Education District Alc 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
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wadena County
- Phone
- (218) 631-3505
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56482)
- 7,494
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 56482; 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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