Very Good
#388 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 19% in state
Pelican Rapids Secondary
High School · Pelican Rapids Public Schools · Pelican Rapids, MN
A high school in Pelican Rapids, MN where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 642, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pelican Rapids Secondary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pelican Rapids Secondary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Low231/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pelican 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
$83,631
Median home value
$291,600
Median rent
$412/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pelican Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pelican Rapids Secondary is listed in Pelican Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pelican Rapids Secondary
Pelican Rapids Secondary is a public high school in Pelican Rapids, MN, part of Pelican Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pelican Rapids Secondary
What grades does Pelican Rapids Secondary serve?
Pelican Rapids Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pelican Rapids Secondary?
Pelican Rapids Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelican Rapids Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelican Rapids Secondary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pelican Rapids Secondary rank in MN?
Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks #388 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pelican Rapids Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pelican Rapids Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pelican Rapids Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pelican Rapids Secondary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pelican Rapids Secondary a charter school?
No, Pelican Rapids Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pelican Rapids Secondary a Title I school?
No, Pelican Rapids Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pelican Rapids Secondary?
56.5% of students at Pelican Rapids Secondary 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
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (218) 863-5910
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56572)
- 5,900
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 56572; 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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