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#1951 of 1,992 schools in MN
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
High School · Park Rapids Public School District · Park Rapids, MN
A Park Rapids Public School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
401 HUNTSINGER AVE, Park Rapids, MN 56470
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Headwaters Educ Learning Program score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2016)
Based on 9 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Headwaters Educ Learning Program 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,530/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Rapids), 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
$68,351
Median home value
$260,500
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Rapids Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Park Rapids Virtual Academy HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 15 | 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.
Park Rapids Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Headwaters Educ Learning Program is listed in PARK RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Headwaters Educ Learning Program is a public high school in Park Rapids, MN, part of Park Rapids Public School District, serving approximately 52 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,951 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Headwaters Educ Learning Program
What grades does Headwaters Educ Learning Program serve?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Headwaters Educ Learning Program is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Headwaters Educ Learning Program rank in MN?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program ranks #1,951 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Headwaters Educ Learning Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Headwaters Educ Learning Program has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).
Is Headwaters Educ Learning Program a charter school?
No, Headwaters Educ Learning Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Headwaters Educ Learning Program a Title I school?
No, Headwaters Educ Learning Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
78.8% of students at Headwaters Educ Learning Program 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hubbard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (218) 237-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 56470)
- 10,859
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 56470; 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, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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