KERKHOVEN SECONDARY

KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG
302 15TH ST N
KERKHOVEN, MN 56252
387 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Kerkhoven Secondary School is a public educational institution located in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, serving as a core component of the KMS (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg) School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for students in the region. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school prides itself on its tight-knit, rural community atmosphere, where educators and staff work closely with families to ensure student needs are met. Beyond the traditional classroom, Kerkhoven Secondary encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs, which help promote school spirit and well-rounded development. As part of the broader KMS school system, the secondary school remains committed to providing quality public education through modern instructional practices and a focus on the unique values of its local community.
387
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    310 (80.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    60 (15.5 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
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: KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG
Phone: (320)264-1412
Website: http://kms.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 60
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 71
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 65
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
KMS Learning Center
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
302 N 15TH ST
KERKHOVEN, MN 56252 (0.0 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th