ELLSWORTH SECONDARY

62 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Ellsworth Secondary, located at 513 S. Broadway in Ellsworth, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a secondary institution, the school is dedicated to providing students in the region with a structured academic environment that focuses on core curriculum requirements, social development, and preparation for post-secondary opportunities. Being situated in a small-town setting, the school typically fosters a close-knit atmosphere where educators can provide more individualized attention to students as they navigate their middle and high school years.

Beyond the classroom, Ellsworth Secondary acts as a focal point for community engagement and extracurricular activities within the Ellsworth area. By balancing academic rigor with local traditions and student-led initiatives, the school aims to equip its students with the essential skills and character traits needed for future success. Whether through athletics, arts, or academic clubs, the institution plays a vital role in the social and developmental fabric of the local student population.

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLSWORTH SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Two or More	2

White
53 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (6.5 %)
Black
3 (4.8 %)
Two or More
2 (3.2 %)

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:	ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)967-2242
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 14

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 10