Heron Lake-okabena Secondary

Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary is a regular public school located in the remote rural area of Okabena, Minnesota. The school serves students from seventh through twelfth grade with an enrollment of 158 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. With 11 full-time equivalent teachers, Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary aims to provide individualized attention to its students.

The academic performance at the school is currently ranked in the lower tier among Minnesota schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and an academic score of 2.4 out of 10. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate stands at 34%, while Math proficiency sits at 20%. These scores suggest that the school is focusing on student development with room for academic growth.

Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary is situated in a rural setting, offering students a close-knit community atmosphere and a strong sense of local pride.

With an enrollment of 158 students, Heron Lake-okabena Secondary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Heron Lake-okabena Secondary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.