KERKHOVEN SECONDARY

KERKHOVEN SECONDARY is a Title I public high school that is part of the KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG school district, located in KERKHOVEN, MN with about 260 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 18 teachers, KERKHOVEN SECONDARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

KERKHOVEN SECONDARY School is a public educational institution located in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, serving as a core component of the KMS (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg) School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for students in the region. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school prides itself on its tight-knit, rural community atmosphere, where educators and staff work closely with families to ensure student needs are met. Beyond the traditional classroom, KERKHOVEN SECONDARY encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs, which help promote school spirit and well-rounded development. As part of the broader KMS school system, the secondary school remains committed to providing quality public education through modern instructional practices and a focus on the unique values of its local community.

For more information, contact KERKHOVEN SECONDARY at (320) 264-1412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

302 15TH ST N
KERKHOVEN, MN 56252-9305
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KERKHOVEN SECONDARY is a public Title I school in KERKHOVEN, MN with about 260 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
260
Teachers:
18.98
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 260 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KERKHOVEN SECONDARY is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.