High Schools in Waseca Public School District

The Waseca Public School District in Minnesota is home to two high schools: Waseca Senior High and Waseca Area Learning Center. While Waseca Public School District has a strong-performing high school in Waseca Senior High, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two schools, with Waseca Area Learning Center struggling across various metrics.

Waseca Senior High consistently ranks higher among Minnesota high schools, with a 4-year graduation rate of 89.2% and lower dropout rates of 5.3%. The school's test scores in Math, Reading, and Science are generally higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Waseca Area Learning Center has a much lower 4-year graduation rate of 15.1% and a significantly higher dropout rate of 27.2%. The school also struggles with academic performance, with 0% proficiency in Math and only 8.33% proficiency in Science.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the performance gap, as Waseca Area Learning Center has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 77.94%, compared to 35.75% at Waseca Senior High. The data highlights the importance of alternative learning options, but also the challenges in effectively supporting students who may require more specialized or personalized educational approaches. The Waseca Public School District has an opportunity to investigate the factors contributing to the performance gap and implement targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.