VERNDALE SECONDARY

www.verndaleschool.org

245 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Verndale Secondary School, located in Verndale, Minnesota, serves as the heart of the local educational community for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of a smaller school district, Verndale prides itself on fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is committed to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for success in higher education, technical training, and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Verndale Secondary places a significant emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and leadership organizations. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional academics and real-world skills, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub, reflecting the values of a rural Minnesota town dedicated to the future success of its youth.

245

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERNDALE SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
224 (91.4 %)
Two or More
10 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)445-5184
Website:	http://www.verndaleschool.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 40

Grade 8 38

Grade 9 37

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 31