Summary:
The city of Mahnomen, Minnesota is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative high school. These schools serve a predominantly Native American student population, with Native American students making up 64-91% of the student body, significantly higher than the state average.
Academically, the schools in Mahnomen are struggling, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science well below state averages across all grade levels. The Mahnomen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools, while the Mahnomen Secondary School and Mahnomen Area Learning Center rank in the bottom 20% of Minnesota high schools. Graduation rates are also a concern, with the main high school having a 62.5% 4-year graduation rate and the alternative high school having an extremely low 7.6% graduation rate.
The schools in Mahnomen serve a highly economically disadvantaged student population, with 73-84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This, combined with the high student-teacher ratios, especially at the alternative high school (66:1), likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes. Addressing the root causes of these challenges, such as socioeconomic factors and resource allocation, will be crucial for improving the educational landscape in the Mahnomen Public School District.
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