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Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors (Closed 2009)

Q: What is the graduation rate of Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors?

The graduation rate of Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.

Q: How many students attend Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors?

8 students attend Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors students are White.

Q: What grades does Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors offer ?

Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors offers enrollment in grades 6-12

Q: What school district is Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors part of?

Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.

62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723

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Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors serves 8 students in grades 6-12.

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Grade	Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors
8	1
10	1
11	1
12	5

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Total Students

8 students

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Total Students Trends (1998-2025)

Year	Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors
2025	8
2015	8
2014	5
2013	6
2012	8
2011	3
2010	16
2008	19
2007	21
2006	14
2005	6
2004	6
2003	7
2002	8
2001	7
2000	7
1999	5
1998	701

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School Rankings

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State Level (MN)

White

100%

60%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (1998-2025)

Year	Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors	Minnesota	Grand Rapids Public School District
2025	100%	60%
2015	100%	70%	87%
2014	20%	71%	87%
2013	50%	72%	87%
2012	75%	73%	87%
2011	67%	74%	88%
2010	50%	75%	89%
2008	47%	77%	90%
2007	38%	77%	91%
2006	57%	78%	92%
2005	67%	79%	91%
2004	83%	80%	92%
2003	86%	81%	92%
2002	62%	82%	92%
2001	57%	83%	91%
2000	72%	84%	92%
1999	80%	85%	95%
1998	75%	85%	92%

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All Ethnic Groups

n/a

40%

0.00

0.60

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Diversity Score Comparison (1998-2014)

Year	Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors	Minnesota	Grand Rapids Public School District
2014	0.73	0.48	0.24
2013	0.62	0.47	0.24
2012	0.41	0.45	0.24
2011	0.45	0.44	0.22
2010	0.63	0.42	0.21
2008	0.67	0.40	0.18
2007	0.71	0.40	0.17
2006	0.50	0.38	0.16
2005	0.50	0.37	0.16
2004	0.29	0.35	0.15
2003	0.24	0.34	0.13
2002	0.54	0.32	0.15
2001	0.58	0.31	0.15
2000	0.45	0.29	0.15
1999	0.32	0.27	0.10
1998	0.38	0.27	0.15

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(14-15)

<50%

82%

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Graduation Rate Comparison (2011-2015)

Year	Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors	Minnesota	Grand Rapids Public School District
2015	50%	82%	89%
2012	20%	80%	75%
2011	20%	79%	76%

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Eligible for (12-13)

17%

31%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison (1998-2013)

Year	Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors	Minnesota	Grand Rapids Public School District
2013	17%	31%	34%
2012	63%	30%	31%
2010	81%	28%	28%
2008	84%	24%	26%
2007	86%	23%	25%
2006	79%	23%	24%
2005	50%	22%	23%
2004	50%	21%	22%
2003	57%	20%	21%
2002	63%	19%	23%
2001	57%	18%	20%
2000	57%	18%	18%
1999	40%	19%	18%
1998	100%	19%	29%

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Eligible for (12-13)

33%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grand Rapids Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors?

The graduation rate of Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.

How many students attend Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors?

8 students attend Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors students are White.

What grades does Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors offer ?

Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors part of?

Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.

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