UNDERWOOD SECONDARY

www.underwood.k12.mn.us/

279 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Underwood Secondary School, located in the small community of Underwood, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for the local district’s middle and high school students. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for life after graduation. By leveraging its position within a close-knit rural setting, the school fosters a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff.

Beyond academics, Underwood Secondary encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help build school spirit and develop leadership skills. The school functions as a focal point for the surrounding community, maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and residents. Through its official website, the district ensures transparent communication and provides resources to help students and parents stay engaged with school events, academic progress, and institutional updates.

279

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNDERWOOD SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

White
263 (94.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	UNDERWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)826-6101
Website:	http://www.underwood.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 50

Grade 8 50

Grade 9 45

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 40