PEQUOT LAKES SENIOR HIGH

www.isd186.org

620 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pequot Lakes Senior High School, located in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Independent School District 186. Situated in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes area, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for student development through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs.

The institution prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, focusing on the individual growth of its student body. By leveraging its website at [isd186.org](http://www.isd186.org), the school maintains open lines of communication with families, offering resources regarding academic standards, school events, and district-wide initiatives. As a central pillar of the Pequot Lakes community, the high school aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are equipped to thrive in an evolving global society.

620

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEQUOT LAKES SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	588
Hispanic	6
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
588 (94.8 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	PEQUOT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(218)568-9210
Website:	http://www.isd186.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 9 152

Grade 10 162

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 147