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Waseca Senior High School

1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093

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Tel: (507) 835-5470

www.waseca.k12.mn.us

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Waseca Senior High School serves 583 students in grades 7-12.

Waseca Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Waseca Senior High School's student population of 583 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

583 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Waseca Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Waseca Senior High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MN)

Overall Testing Rank

#1044 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

45%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waseca Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waseca Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Waseca Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

12%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Waseca Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

12%

White

81%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Waseca Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Waseca Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

85-89%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Waseca Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waseca Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Waseca Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Waseca Senior High School often compared to?

Waseca Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec High School, Nrheg Secondary by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% 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 Waseca Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Waseca Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.

How many students attend Waseca Senior High School?

583 students attend Waseca Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Waseca Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Waseca Senior High School?

Waseca Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does Waseca Senior High School offer ?

Waseca Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Waseca Senior High School part of?

Waseca Senior High School is part of Waseca Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education