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#1357 of 1,992 schools in MN
Waubun Secondary
High School · Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools · Waubun, MN
A Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 98, Waubun, MN 56589
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waubun Secondary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Waubun 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,431
Median home value
$207,800
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waubun AlcEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 39 | 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.
Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waubun Secondary is listed in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waubun Secondary
Waubun Secondary is a public high school in Waubun, MN, part of Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools, serving approximately 252 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,357 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waubun Secondary
What grades does Waubun Secondary serve?
Waubun Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Waubun Secondary?
Waubun Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubun Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubun Secondary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waubun Secondary rank in MN?
Waubun Secondary ranks #1,357 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waubun Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Waubun Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Waubun Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waubun Secondary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waubun Secondary a charter school?
No, Waubun Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waubun Secondary a Title I school?
No, Waubun Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waubun Secondary?
67.1% of students at Waubun 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
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mahnomen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (218) 473-6171
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 56589)
- 1,939
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 56589; 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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