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#869 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 44% in state
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High
High School · Wadena-deer Creek School District · Wadena, MN
A high school in Wadena, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 COLFAX AVE SW, Wadena, MN 56482
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wadena-deer Creek Senior High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wadena-deer Creek Senior High 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wadena), 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
$56,356
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$699/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Leaf River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| White Pine AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.7 mi | 12 | 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.
Wadena-deer Creek School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High is listed in WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wadena-deer Creek Senior High
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High is a public high school in Wadena, MN, part of Wadena-deer Creek School District, serving approximately 480 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wadena-deer Creek Senior High
What grades does Wadena-deer Creek Senior High serve?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Wadena-deer Creek Senior High?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadena-deer Creek Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadena-deer Creek Senior High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wadena-deer Creek Senior High rank in MN?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High ranks #869 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Wadena-deer Creek Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Wadena-deer Creek Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wadena-deer Creek Senior High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wadena-deer Creek Senior High a charter school?
No, Wadena-deer Creek Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wadena-deer Creek Senior High a Title I school?
No, Wadena-deer Creek Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wadena-deer Creek Senior High?
48.1% of students at Wadena-deer Creek Senior 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
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wadena County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (218) 632-2300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56482)
- 7,494
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 56482; 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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