Laporte Secondary

Laporte Secondary is a high school located in the rural community of Laporte, Minnesota. With an enrollment of 109 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 27.2:1, it offers a personalized learning environment with four full-time equivalent teachers. The school covers grades 9 through 12 and is situated on Main Street West in the heart of Laporte's small-town charm.

Laporte Secondary’s academic performance shows room for growth, according to MySchoolScout's rating system, where the school ranks at 2.9 out of 10, placing it near the bottom among Minnesota schools (5th percentile). In state tests, students scored above proficiency levels in ELA and reading by 34% on average, while math scores were lower at 17%. The school is focused on developing its curriculum to better support student success.

Nestled in a remote rural setting, Laporte Secondary benefits from the close-knit community atmosphere of Laporte.

With an enrollment of 109 students, Laporte 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.

While current test scores at Laporte Secondary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Laporte Secondary is 27.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.