LESTER PRAIRIE SECONDARY
239 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Lester Prairie Secondary School, located in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, serves as a small, community-focused educational institution for students in grades 7 through 12. As the secondary component of the Lester Prairie School District, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and strong relationships between students and faculty. The school is known for its commitment to academic foundational growth while offering a variety of extracurricular activities that foster student involvement, leadership, and school spirit within the local community.
In addition to its core curriculum, Lester Prairie Secondary aims to prepare students for post-secondary success by integrating practical skill-building and technology into the classroom. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student character development alongside traditional academic achievement. By leveraging its size to create an inclusive environment, the school strives to ensure that every student is well-known by staff and has the opportunity to participate actively in both the academic and social life of the district.
In addition to its core curriculum, Lester Prairie Secondary aims to prepare students for post-secondary success by integrating practical skill-building and technology into the classroom. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student character development alongside traditional academic achievement. By leveraging its size to create an inclusive environment, the school strives to ensure that every student is well-known by staff and has the opportunity to participate actively in both the academic and social life of the district.
239
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
24.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 177 |
| Hispanic | 57 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White177 (74.1 %)
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Hispanic57 (23.8 %)
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Two or More3 (1.3 %)
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Black1 (0.4 %)
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American Indian1 (0.4 %)
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: | LESTER PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. |
| Phone: | (320)395-2521 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 239 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 45 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 16 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
37
Grade 8
40
Grade 9
45
Grade 10
39
Grade 11
49
Grade 12
29
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 37 |
| Grade 8 | 40 |
| Grade 9 | 45 |
| Grade 10 | 39 |
| Grade 11 | 49 |
| Grade 12 | 29 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 107 | 44.8% |
| Male | 132 | 55.2% |
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