Serving 412 students in grades 7-12, Pelican Rapids Secondary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pelican Rapids Secondary's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelican Rapids Secondary is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
30%
10%
Black
10%
12%
White
54%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelican Rapids Secondary's ranking?
Pelican Rapids Secondary is ranked #1103 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pelican Rapids Secondary often compared to?
Pelican Rapids Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Barnesville Secondary, Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Viking Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pelican Rapids Secondary?
The graduation rate of Pelican Rapids Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pelican Rapids Secondary?
412 students attend Pelican Rapids Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pelican Rapids Secondary students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelican Rapids Secondary?
Pelican Rapids Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pelican Rapids Secondary offer ?
Pelican Rapids Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pelican Rapids Secondary part of?
Pelican Rapids Secondary is part of Pelican Rapids Public Schools School District.
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