UPSALA SECONDARY

UPSALA SECONDARY is a Title I public high school that is part of the UPSALA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in UPSALA, MN with about 184 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 13 teachers, UPSALA 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.

UPSALA SECONDARY School, located at 415 S. Main St. in Upsala, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for education in its small, close-knit rural community. As part of the Upsala Area Schools district, the secondary school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes personalized attention and strong relationships between students and faculty. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school aims to foster a collaborative atmosphere where students can actively participate in their academic development while preparing for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, the school places significant value on extracurricular engagement, encouraging students to participate in various sports, clubs, and community-oriented activities. This holistic approach is designed to help students build character, leadership skills, and a sense of school spirit. By bridging traditional classroom instruction with practical life skills and community involvement, UPSALA SECONDARY strives to equip its students with the foundation necessary to succeed in higher education, trade schools, or the professional workforce.

For more information, contact UPSALA SECONDARY at (320) 573-2176 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

415 S MAIN ST
UPSALA, MN 56384-0190
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UPSALA SECONDARY is a public Title I school in UPSALA, MN with about 184 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
184
Teachers:
13.87
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 targeted assistance 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 184 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UPSALA SECONDARY is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.