FOSSTON SECONDARY

FOSSTON SECONDARY is a Title I public high school that is part of the FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FOSSTON, MN with about 316 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 24 teachers, FOSSTON SECONDARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

FOSSTON SECONDARY, located at 301 E 1st St in Fosston, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As a combined middle and high school facility within the Fosston Public School District, it provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to foster student growth from the middle grades through graduation. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities intended to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Situated in a small-town setting, the school plays a central role in the social and cultural life of Fosston. The facility is known for maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and community-based learning. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with local community engagement, FOSSTON SECONDARY aims to cultivate responsible, career-ready graduates who are well-equipped to contribute to the broader Minnesota region and beyond.

For more information, contact FOSSTON SECONDARY at (218) 435-1909 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 E 1ST ST
FOSSTON, MN 56542-1399
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FOSSTON SECONDARY is a public Title I school in FOSSTON, MN with about 316 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
316
Teachers:
24.34
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
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 316 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOSSTON SECONDARY is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.7%
Two or more races
7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.