TRITON HIGH SCHOOL

www.triton.k12.mn.us

320 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Triton High School, located in Dodge Center, Minnesota, serves as the heart of the Triton Public School District. As a rural secondary institution, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The school is known for its tight-knit community atmosphere, which fosters strong relationships between students, dedicated staff, and the surrounding Dodge Center area.

Beyond its traditional classroom curriculum, Triton High School emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs. The school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce by instilling values of academic excellence, responsibility, and community involvement. With a commitment to innovation and student-centered learning, Triton High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate a modern, ever-changing world.

320

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRITON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	55
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
253 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
55 (17.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)418-7520
Website:	http://www.triton.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 82

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 80