Very Good
#464 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 23% in state
Milaca Secondary High
High School · Milaca Public School District · Milaca, MN
A high school in Milaca, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.
500 HIGHWAY 23 W, Milaca, MN 56353
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Milaca Secondary High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Milaca Secondary High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milaca), 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
$77,170
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56353; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milaca 7-12 OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Milaca Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Rum River NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 87 | 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.
Milaca Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milaca Secondary High is listed in MILACA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milaca Secondary High
Milaca Secondary High is a public high school in Milaca, MN, part of Milaca Public School District, serving approximately 727 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milaca Secondary High
What grades does Milaca Secondary High serve?
Milaca Secondary High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Milaca Secondary High?
Milaca Secondary High has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milaca Secondary High?
The student-teacher ratio at Milaca Secondary High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milaca Secondary High rank in MN?
Milaca Secondary High ranks #464 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Milaca Secondary High's MySchoolScout rating?
Milaca Secondary High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Milaca Secondary High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milaca Secondary High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Milaca Secondary High a charter school?
No, Milaca Secondary High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milaca Secondary High a Title I school?
No, Milaca Secondary High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milaca Secondary High?
42.8% of students at Milaca Secondary High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mille Lacs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (320) 982-7206
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56353)
- 9,489
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 56353; 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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