WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH
469 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School, located in Wadena, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the Wadena-Deer Creek Public School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings, elective courses, and vocational opportunities. As part of a district committed to community-integrated learning, the high school emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded citizens through extracurricular involvement, athletics, and student organizations.
The school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body in a rural Minnesota setting. By leveraging modern educational tools and maintaining a connection to the local community, Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High strives to ensure that students graduate with the critical thinking skills and personal character necessary for their future endeavors. The campus at 600 Colfax Avenue SW serves as a cornerstone of the district, reflecting its mission to inspire students and empower them to achieve their full potential.
The school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body in a rural Minnesota setting. By leveraging modern educational tools and maintaining a connection to the local community, Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High strives to ensure that students graduate with the critical thinking skills and personal character necessary for their future endeavors. The campus at 600 Colfax Avenue SW serves as a cornerstone of the district, reflecting its mission to inspire students and empower them to achieve their full potential.
469
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 411 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 22 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White411 (87.6 %)
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Two or More22 (4.7 %)
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Hispanic21 (4.5 %)
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Black10 (2.1 %)
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Asian4 (0.9 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (218)632-2300 |
| Website: | http://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 469 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 141 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 45 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
75
Grade 8
76
Grade 9
75
Grade 10
91
Grade 11
79
Grade 12
73
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 75 |
| Grade 8 | 76 |
| Grade 9 | 75 |
| Grade 10 | 91 |
| Grade 11 | 79 |
| Grade 12 | 73 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 261 | 55.7% |
| Male | 208 | 44.3% |
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