Aitkin Secondary School
Tel:
(218)927-2115
- Aitkin Secondary School serves 544 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Aitkin Secondary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 544 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Aitkin Secondary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aitkin Secondary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #842 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 94% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aitkin Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Aitkin Secondary School is Aitkin Alternative Learning Program (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crosby-ironton Secondary (12.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rippleside Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aitkin Aitkin Alternative Learning Program Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 3 students
0.3 miles
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218)927-3421 0.3 9-12 3 - Aitkin Rippleside Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 619 students
0.4 miles
225 2nd Ave Sw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218)927-4838 0.4 PK-6 619 - Crosby Cuyuna Range Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 543 students
11.2 miles
509 6th Ave Ne
Crosby, MN 56441
(218)545-8803 11.2 PK-6 543 - Crosby Crosby-ironton Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 498 students
12.7 miles
711 Poplar St
Crosby, MN 56441
(218)545-8802 12.7 7-12 498 - Mcgregor Mcgregor Area Learning Program Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 2 students
19.9 miles
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218)768-3505 19.9 8-12 2
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