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#1598 of 1,992 schools in MN
Waseca Senior High
High School · Waseca Public School District · Waseca, MN
A high school in Waseca, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1717 2ND ST NW, Waseca, MN 56093
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waseca Senior High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waseca 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waseca), 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
$73,210
Median home value
$214,800
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro WasecaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Waseca-transitionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Waseca Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 61 | 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.
Waseca Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waseca Senior High is listed in WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waseca Senior High
Waseca Senior High is a public high school in Waseca, MN, part of Waseca Public School District, serving approximately 579 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,598 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waseca Senior High
What grades does Waseca Senior High serve?
Waseca Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waseca Senior High?
Waseca Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waseca Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waseca Senior High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waseca Senior High rank in MN?
Waseca Senior High ranks #1,598 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waseca Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Waseca Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Waseca Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waseca Senior High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waseca Senior High a charter school?
No, Waseca Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waseca Senior High a Title I school?
No, Waseca Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waseca Senior High?
36.3% of students at Waseca 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Waseca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (507) 835-5470
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56093)
- 12,742
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 56093; 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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