YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL

YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
450 9TH AVE
GRANITE FALLS, MN 56241
206 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Yellow Medicine East High School, located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for Independent School District 2190. As a rural public school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, integrating core curriculum with various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to foster both academic growth and character development within the local community.

The school functions as a central pillar of the Granite Falls area, focusing on small class sizes and a personalized approach to education. By leveraging its resources and partnership with the broader school district, Yellow Medicine East strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting technological literacy and community involvement. Their official website serves as a vital communication bridge, offering parents, students, and community members access to calendars, school policies, and updates on district initiatives.
206
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (66.5 %)
  • American Indian
    31 (15.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (12.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.0 %)
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: YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
Phone: (320)564-4081
Website: http://www.isd2190.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 53
Grade 10 50
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 58
Gender Ratio