Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Headwaters Educ Learning Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Headwaters Ed. Learning Program's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Park Rapids, MN, covering approximately 587.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 13.3 miles and the furthest edge located 24.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Headwaters Educ Learning Program's student population of 50 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Today's Learners for Tomorrow's Challenges
School Rankings
The diversity score of Headwaters Educ Learning Program is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
12%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
White
50%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Headwaters Educ Learning Program is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
50 students attend Headwaters Educ Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Headwaters Educ Learning Program students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Headwaters Educ Learning Program offer ?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Headwaters Educ Learning Program part of?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program is part of Park Rapids Public School District.
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