Pelican Rapids Secondary

Pelican Rapids Secondary serves 400 students in grades 7-12 in the remote rural community of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 and 27 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a more intimate learning environment where students can build meaningful relationships with educators. The school earns strong recognition statewide, ranking #292 out of 2027 Minnesota schools and placing in the 86th percentile with a 7.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating.

Academically, students show solid performance with 50% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 43% reach proficiency in mathematics, indicating balanced progress across core subjects. Located in Otter Tail County, the school serves a community where the median household income reaches $73,609 and median home values average $266,200. About 28% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 12.8% across the ZIP code's 5,854 residents.

Pelican Rapids Secondary offers students the advantages of small-town education in Minnesota's lake country, where the remote rural setting provides a close-knit community atmosphere that supports both academic achievement and personal growth.

Located in a rural area, Pelican Rapids 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.