Aitkin Secondary School

306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Aitkin High School is a public high school in Aitkin, Minnesota, United States. The school serves students in grades 7–12. The school enrolls approximately 600 students per year, with 400 students in the high school and 200 attending middle school.
Serving 520 students in grades 7-12, Aitkin Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aitkin Secondary School's student population of 520 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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1894
Colors
White, Black, Red

School Rankings

Aitkin Secondary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aitkin Secondary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#522 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
54%
45%
52%
51%
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Gobblers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aitkin Secondary School's ranking?
Aitkin Secondary School is ranked #522 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aitkin Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Aitkin Secondary School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Aitkin Secondary School?
520 students attend Aitkin Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Aitkin Secondary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aitkin Secondary School?
Aitkin Secondary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aitkin Secondary School offer ?
Aitkin Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aitkin Secondary School part of?
Aitkin Secondary School is part of Aitkin Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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