E.C.H.O. Secondary

E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL
101 ROCKET AVE
ECHO, MN 56237
Charter School 42 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
E.C.H.O. Charter School, located in Echo, Minnesota, is a small, public charter school that emphasizes a personalized approach to education. By operating with a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school focuses on creating a supportive and close-knit community environment where individual academic needs can be addressed more directly than in traditional, larger school districts.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and character development, often incorporating hands-on learning opportunities tailored to the needs of its rural student population. As a charter institution, E.C.H.O. operates independently under the state’s public school system, providing families in the region with a distinct educational alternative that prioritizes community involvement and a flexible, student-centered atmosphere.
42
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    28 (66.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (21.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (11.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (507)925-4143
Website: http://echo.charter.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 5
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio