CLIMAX SECONDARY

CLIMAX-SHELLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
111 E BROADWAY
CLIMAX, MN 56523
93 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Climax Secondary School, located at 111 E Broadway in Climax, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in a small, rural setting, the school typically fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. As part of the Climax-Shelly school district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success while maintaining the values and traditions of a tight-knit Midwestern town.

Beyond its core curriculum, Climax Secondary often plays a vital role in the social fabric of the community, acting as a venue for local events and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in sports, academic clubs, and community service projects. By balancing foundational academics with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, Climax Secondary strives to equip its student body with the skills and character necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.
93
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    69 (74.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (21.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.2 %)
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: CLIMAX-SHELLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (218)857-2395
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 15
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio