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#1604 of 1,992 schools in MN
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.
High School · Howard Lake-waverly-winsted · Howard Lake, MN
A high school in Howard Lake, MN where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 708, Howard Lake, MN 55349
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
24.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Howard Lake), 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
$100,054
Median home value
$287,100
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hlww Alternative Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Step Td ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 2.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Trek ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. is listed in HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. is a public high school in Howard Lake, MN, part of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted, serving approximately 399 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,604 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.
What grades does Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. serve?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. rank in MN?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. ranks #1,604 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. a charter school?
No, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. a Title I school?
No, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.?
24.8% of students at Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec. 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
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (320) 543-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 55349)
- 3,555
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 55349; 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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