WILLOW RIVER SECONDARY

www.isd577.org

195 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Willow River Secondary School, located at 8142 Pine St in Willow River, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive secondary education experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on academic growth, student engagement, and the development of essential life skills to help its student body navigate future career and educational paths.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Willow River Secondary strives to foster a well-rounded school culture through various extracurricular opportunities and community involvement. By maintaining a connection with the local Willow River area, the school aims to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and school spirit among its students. Those interested in specific academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district resources can find detailed information on their official website at http://www.willowriver.k12.mn.us.

195

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLOW RIVER SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
183 (93.8 %)
Two or More
7 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	WILLOW RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)372-3131
Website:	http://www.isd577.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 36

Grade 8 32

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 39