WHEATON SECONDARY

WHEATON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1700 3RD AVE S
WHEATON, MN 56296
192 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Wheaton Secondary School, located at 1700 3rd Ave S in Wheaton, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Wheaton Area School District. As a smaller, rural school, it provides a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff are often able to offer more personalized attention to students. The school typically serves students in grades 7–12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and vocational success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Wheaton Secondary is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Wheaton area. Like many small-town schools, it places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations. This environment fosters school spirit and community involvement, making the secondary school a focal point for local events and student development within the Traverse County region.
192
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    156 (81.2 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (9.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (8.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: WHEATON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)563-8282
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 28
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 28
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio