Excellent
#106 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 5% in state
Tri-county Secondary
High School · Tri-county School District · Karlstad, MN
A high school in Karlstad, MN where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 178, Karlstad, MN 56732
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tri-county Secondary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tri-county 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,841
Median home value
$150,700
Median rent
$650/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tri-county School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,974NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-county Secondary is listed in TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-county Secondary
Tri-county Secondary is a public high school in Karlstad, MN, part of Tri-county School District, serving approximately 83 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-county Secondary
What grades does Tri-county Secondary serve?
Tri-county Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Tri-county Secondary?
Tri-county Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-county Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-county Secondary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-county Secondary rank in MN?
Tri-county Secondary ranks #106 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Tri-county Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-county Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Tri-county Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-county Secondary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tri-county Secondary a charter school?
No, Tri-county Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-county Secondary a Title I school?
No, Tri-county Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-county Secondary?
49.4% of students at Tri-county 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
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kittson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (218) 436-2261
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 56732)
- 978
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 56732; 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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