BARNUM SECONDARY

www.isd91.org

363 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Barnum Secondary School is a public educational institution located in Barnum, Minnesota, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Barnum Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement, student development, and preparing graduates for life after high school. It functions as the central hub for middle and high school education in the area, fostering a community-oriented environment that encourages student involvement in both rigorous coursework and various extracurricular activities.

The school’s mission focuses on providing a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing the resources of the Barnum district, the secondary school offers a range of academic programs, athletics, and fine arts opportunities designed to develop well-rounded individuals. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, district policies, or specific extracurricular offerings, the school maintains an official website at [http://www.barnum.k12.mn.us](http://www.barnum.k12.mn.us).

363

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARNUM SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	39

White
311 (85.7 %)
Two or More
39 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BARNUM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)389-3273
Website:	http://www.isd91.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 74

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 59