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#717 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 36% in state

Wabasha-kellogg Secondary

High School · Wabasha-kellogg School District · Wabasha, MN

A high school in Wabasha, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2113 HIAWATHA DR E, Wabasha, MN 55981

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$13,006
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Wabasha-kellogg Secondary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wabasha-kellogg 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,728/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wabasha), 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

$69,195

Median home value

$234,300

Median rent

$773/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55981; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alma HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–123.4 mi69Compare →
Sail ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–123.4 mi16Compare →
Falcon View Connections High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available304Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wabasha-kellogg School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$13,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wabasha-kellogg Secondary is listed in Wabasha-Kellogg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wabasha-kellogg Secondary

Wabasha-kellogg Secondary is a public high school in Wabasha, MN, part of Wabasha-kellogg School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wabasha-kellogg Secondary

What grades does Wabasha-kellogg Secondary serve?

Wabasha-kellogg Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Wabasha-kellogg Secondary?

Wabasha-kellogg Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wabasha-kellogg Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wabasha-kellogg Secondary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wabasha-kellogg Secondary rank in MN?

Wabasha-kellogg Secondary ranks #717 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Wabasha-kellogg Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wabasha-kellogg Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Wabasha-kellogg Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wabasha-kellogg Secondary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wabasha-kellogg Secondary a charter school?

No, Wabasha-kellogg Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wabasha-kellogg Secondary a Title I school?

No, Wabasha-kellogg Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wabasha-kellogg Secondary?

31.6% of students at Wabasha-kellogg 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
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wabasha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 55981)
3,863
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
54.7
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 55981; 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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