YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL

YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the YELLOW MEDICINE EAST school district, located in GRANITE FALLS, MN with about 216 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL, located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for Independent School District 2190. As a rural public school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, integrating core curriculum with various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to foster both academic growth and character development within the local community.

The school functions as a central pillar of the Granite Falls area, focusing on small class sizes and a personalized approach to education. By leveraging its resources and partnership with the broader school district, Yellow Medicine East strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting technological literacy and community involvement. Their official website serves as a vital communication bridge, offering parents, students, and community members access to calendars, school policies, and updates on district initiatives.

For more information, contact YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL at (320) 564-4081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

450 9TH AVE
GRANITE FALLS, MN 56241-1399
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YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GRANITE FALLS, MN with about 216 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
216
Teachers:
17.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 216 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
13.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.6%
Asian
1.9%
Black or African American
1.4%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.