MINNEWASKA AREA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MINNEWASKA AREA JUNIOR HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GLENWOOD, MN with about 178 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, MINNEWASKA AREA JUNIOR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MINNEWASKA AREA JUNIOR HIGH is a public educational institution located in Glenwood, Minnesota, serving as part of the Minnewaska Area Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle-school grades, helping them bridge the gap between elementary education and high school. The school emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement to prepare its pupils for the challenges of their upcoming secondary education.
The institution benefits from its placement within the broader Minnewaska district, which is committed to a well-rounded curriculum that often includes a mix of core academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and community-focused programs. By leveraging the resources of the district, the junior high aims to foster a sense of belonging and academic achievement among local youth. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, schedules, or administrative policies, the district maintains a comprehensive website at http://www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us.
For more information, contact MINNEWASKA AREA JUNIOR HIGH at (320) 239-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GLENWOOD, MN 56334-8888
(320) 239-4800
http://www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us
MINNEWASKA AREA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GLENWOOD, MN with about 178 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 178
- Teachers:
- 12.37
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 178 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MINNEWASKA AREA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Female
- 42.1%
- Male
- 57.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.