Serving 451 students in grades 7-12, Wadena-deer Creek Senior High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School 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 Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School is 0.24, 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.
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)
47%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School's ranking?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School is ranked #1103 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School often compared to?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verndale Secondary 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School?
451 students attend Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School offer ?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School part of?
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School is part of Wadena-Deer Creek School District.
School Reviews
2 1/5/2012
I would highly not reccomend this school. the staff is not student friendly and extremly biased in their decisions. Students accused with truency when parents have called in. lack of organization. seniors left with destroyed school get no appreciation and respect instead they are treated like 7th graders. if you are looking for a fair well balanced school WDC is NOT the place!
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