Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist
301 4TH ST
WALKER, MN 56484
317 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley (WHA) Secondary School is a public educational institution located in Walker, Minnesota, serving students in the surrounding region. Situated in a community known for its proximity to Leech Lake and the Chippewa National Forest, the school benefits from a setting that emphasizes a connection to nature and a strong sense of small-town community. The district is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a range of core curriculum subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school places a significant focus on student development, fostering an environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By integrating modern learning tools with dedicated faculty support, WHA Secondary aims to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through athletics, arts, or academic clubs, the school promotes an inclusive culture that values community engagement and school spirit, helping students transition effectively from their secondary education into their future endeavors.
317
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (65.0%)
  • American Indian
    71 (22.4%)
  • Two or More
    25 (7.9%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist
Phone: (218)547-5322
Website: http://www.wha.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 55
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 58
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 58
Gender Ratio