HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED SEC.

HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED SEC. is a Title I public high school that is part of the HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED school district, located in HOWARD LAKE, MN with about 328 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 20 teachers, HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED SEC. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (HLWW) Secondary School, located in Howard Lake, Minnesota, serves as the primary middle and high school hub for the communities of Howard Lake, Waverly, and Winsted. As the sole secondary facility in the district, the school focuses on creating a cohesive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution is known for its small-town, community-centered atmosphere, which allows for closer relationships between students and staff, fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes both academic growth and social development.

Academically, HLWW Secondary offers a standard comprehensive curriculum complemented by various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education programs. The school is committed to integrating technology into the classroom and emphasizes core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By maintaining a student-to-teacher ratio that encourages individualized attention, the district aims to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence while providing the resources necessary to transition into higher education or the workforce upon graduation.

For more information, contact HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED SEC. at (320) 543-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.