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.
469
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White411
Hispanic21
Black10
Asian4
Two or More22
American Indian1
  • White
    411 (87.6 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    10 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    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: 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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 775
Grade 876
Grade 975
Grade 1091
Grade 1179
Grade 1273
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26155.7%
Male20844.3%