Serving 317 students in grades 7-12, Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Secondary School encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 514.1 square miles around Walker, MN. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.5 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 21.6 miles to the furthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1283 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Wolf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School's ranking?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School is ranked #1283 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School often compared to?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine River-backus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School?
317 students attend Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School offer ?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School part of?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School is part of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District.
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