MINNEWASKA AREA JUNIOR HIGH

MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
25122 STATE HWY 28
GLENWOOD, MN 56334
219 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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.
219
Total Students
14.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    211 (96.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)239-4800
Website: http://www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 98
Grade 8 121
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
292 Students
25122 STATE HWY 28
GLENWOOD, MN 56334 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th