Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
Tel:
(507)853-4507
- Heron Lake-okabena Secondary serves 169 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Heron Lake-okabena Secondary's student population of 169 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 169 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heron Lake-okabena Secondary's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heron Lake-okabena Secondary is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. 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 | #1571 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 90% | 67% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.33 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heron Lake-okabena School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heron Lake-okabena Secondary is Windom Senior High School (13.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Round Lake-brewster Elementary School (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Heron Lake Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 144 students
3.6 miles
321 Stearns Ave
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507)793-2307 3.6 PK-6 144 - Brewster Round Lake-brewster Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 201 students
8.0 miles
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507)842-5951 8.0 PK-8 201 - Brewster Round Lake-brewster Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 56 students
8.0 miles
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507)842-5951 8.0 6-8 56 - Lakefield Jackson County Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 260 students
8.3 miles
205 4th Ave N
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507)662-6625 8.3 6-8 260 - Lakefield Pleasantview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 133 students
8.7 miles
110 Milwaukee St
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507)662-6218 8.7 PK-5 133
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