Maple River Secondary

MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
801 CENTRAL AVE S
MAPLETON, MN 56065
495 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Maple River Secondary, located in Mapleton, Minnesota, serves as the primary middle and high school facility for the Maple River School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 6 through 12, focusing on fostering academic growth while preparing students for post-secondary success. As a community-centered institution, it places a strong emphasis on integrating traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities to ensure a well-rounded student experience.

The school is known for its commitment to small-town values combined with modern educational standards. By housing both middle and high school grades under one roof, Maple River Secondary creates a continuous learning community that supports student development through the transitional years of adolescence. The facility serves as a vital hub for the Mapleton area, hosting various athletic events, arts programs, and community activities that connect the school’s academic mission with the surrounding region.
495
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    446 (90.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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: MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)524-3930
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 6 63
Grade 7 73
Grade 8 74
Grade 9 79
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 73
Gender Ratio