Waseca Senior High

607 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waseca Senior High School, located in Waseca, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth while encouraging student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Waseca Senior High plays an essential role in the social and cultural life of the region. By offering diverse learning opportunities and maintaining a commitment to school spirit and student development, the institution strives to help its students become well-rounded, responsible citizens. The school’s location on 2nd St NW serves as a central hub for the youth of the district, reflecting a dedication to maintaining strong ties between the school administration, the student body, and the broader Waseca community.

607

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waseca Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	87
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
478 (78.7 %)
Hispanic
87 (14.3 %)
Two or More
24 (4.0 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)835-5470
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 154

Grade 10 178

Grade 11 125

Grade 12 150