Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

Summary:

Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning is a public charter high school in Chisago City, Minnesota, serving 206 students in grades 9-12. However, the school has struggled academically, with consistently low test scores, high dropout rates, and poor graduation rates compared to both state averages and nearby public schools.

Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools, with only 3.85% of students proficient or better in Math and 35.71% proficient or better in Reading on the 2023-2024 MCA-III assessments, far below the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 45.3% to 56.6% over the past five years, well below the state average. Additionally, Trio Wolf Creek has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 9.7% to 18.3% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's student population has also become less racially diverse, with the percentage of white students increasing from 88.89% in 2020-2021 to 85.44% in 2022-2023.

In comparison, nearby public schools such as North Lakes Academy Upper School and Forest Lake Area High School have higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. The challenges faced by Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning, as a virtual learning school, may contribute to its underperformance compared to traditional brick-and-mortar schools in the area, such as those in the North Lakes Academy, Forest Lake Public School District, and Chisago Lakes School District.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

10363 Liberty Ln
Chisago City, MN 55013-8888

(651) 213-2017

District: Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

SchoolDigger Rank:
399^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,913

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning ranks worse than 83.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning is 20.3. (See more...)

Compare Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning is $9,913.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning:

SchoolDigger ranks Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning 399^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning:

SchoolDigger ranks Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning 392^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

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Rank History for all students at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	47.25	330^th	433	23.8%
2005	51.64	325^th	452	28.1%
2006	22.02	363^rd	450	19.3%
2007	37.17	340^th	463	26.6%
2008	19.37	378^th	460	17.8%
2010	27.25	388^th	540	28.1%
2011	44.60	354^th	545	35.0%
2012	38.39	370^th	539	31.4%
2013	19.55	410^th	534	23.2%
2014	19.96	388^th	483	19.7%
2015	26.16	382^nd	504	24.2%
2016	38.94	339^th	489	30.7%
2017	16.76	400^th	489	18.2%
2018	17.23	397^th	494	19.6%
2019	21.04	396^th	492	19.5%
2022	20.05	386^th	472	18.2%
2023	32.11	357^th	476	25.0%
2024	18.37	399^th	480	16.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.35	360^th	395	8.9%
2019	23.17	334^th	401	16.7%
2022	15.87	340^th	388	12.4%
2023	41.16	256^th	396	35.4%
2024	16.08	348^th	403	13.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	17.03	351^st	398	11.8%
2019	9.78	375^th	411	8.8%
2023	9.96	368^th	398	7.5%
2024	9.74	377^th	405	6.9%

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Rank History for White students at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.20	382^nd	414	7.7%
2019	10.03	374^th	412	9.2%
2022	10.87	372^nd	401	7.2%
2023	20.82	351^st	398	11.8%
2024	5.43	383^rd	402	4.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	47	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	47
2003	47	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	47
2004	56	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	56
2005	67	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	70
2006	82	4	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	89
2007	92	3	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	99
2008	113	3	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	121
2010	118	0	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	124
2011	127	0	2	2	1	0	1	133
2012	133	1	0	4	2	0	0	140
2013	130	2	0	1	4	0	0	137
2014	127	0	1	2	2	0	0	132
2015	144	0	0	3	4	0	0	151
2016	170	1	1	4	2	0	0	178
2017	166	1	1	4	1	0	3	176
2018	123	0	1	0	0	0	1	125
2019	175	1	1	3	1	1	2	184
2020	155	0	2	4	2	1	4	168
2021	136	1	4	3	1	1	7	153
2022	162	1	5	5	4	0	6	183
2023	176	1	2	9	5	0	13	206

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	47	2.0	23.5	19.1
2003	47	2.0	23.5	19.1
2004	56	2.7	20.7	0
2005	70	3.5	20.0	14.3
2006	89	4.5	19.8	9
2007	99	6.5	15.2	8.1
2008	121	6.5	18.6	7.4
2010	124	7.0	17.7	21
2011	133	7.2	18.3	25.6
2012	140	7.2	19.3	26.4
2013	137	8.2	16.6	26.3
2014	132	9.0	14.6	36.4
2015	151	9.0	16.7	24.5
2016	178	10.0	17.8	19.1
2017	176	11.2	15.6	17.6
2018	125	10.2	12.2	19.2
2019	184	11.0	16.6	14.7
2020	168	10.1	16.5	17.3
2021	153	8.5	17.9	12.4
2022	183	8.6	21.1	16.4
2023	206	10.1	20.3	38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	47	2.0	23.5	19.1
2003	47	2.0	23.5	19.1
2004	56	2.7	20.7	0
2005	70	3.5	20.0	14.3
2006	89	4.5	19.8	9
2007	99	6.5	15.2	8.1
2008	121	6.5	18.6	7.4
2010	124	7.0	17.7	21
2011	133	7.2	18.3	25.6
2012	140	7.2	19.3	26.4
2013	137	8.2	16.6	26.3
2014	132	9.0	14.6	36.4
2015	151	9.0	16.7	24.5
2016	178	10.0	17.8	19.1
2017	176	11.2	15.6	17.6
2018	125	10.2	12.2	19.2
2019	184	11.0	16.6	14.7
2020	168	10.1	16.5	17.3
2021	153	8.5	17.9	12.4
2022	183	8.6	21.1	16.4
2023	206	10.1	20.3	38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,913

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 396^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 357^th of 476 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning)	48	48.4	0.4%
10th Grade Reading (Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning)	48	48.4	0.4%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning)	9.3	9.1	0.2%
11th Grade Math (Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning)	9.3	9.1	0.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	184	206	12%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	3	9	200%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	175	176	0.6%
Two or More Races	2	13	550%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.7%	38.3%	23.7%

Schools Near Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	10363 Liberty Ln	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 213-2017	206	10	20.3	38.3%	176 (85.4%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.4%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	18.4	399^th of 480 public high schools	16.9%	32.1	357^th of 476 public high schools	25.0%	42			3.9	3.9			35.7	35.7				$9,913
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School	Public	9-12	10363 Liberty Lane	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2017	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Wildcat Academy High School	Public	9-12	29678 Karmel Ave	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 213-2000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog	Public	9-12	29400 Olinda Tr	Lindstrom	55045	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)												$5,735
Chisago Lakes Senior High	Public	9-12	29400 Olinda Tr	Lindstrom	55045	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2500	1,053	60	17.5	21.4%	957 (90.9%)	8 (0.8%)	22 (2.1%)	19 (1.8%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.8%)	72.3	128^th of 480 public high schools	73.3%	81.5	69^th of 476 public high schools	85.5%	59			39.0	39.0			53.7	53.7		48.9	48.9	$12,347
Ranger Online	Public, Virtual	9-12	943 SW 9th Ave	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 982-8350	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Step	Public	10-12	200 SW 4th Street	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 982-8129	45	7	6.0	51.1%	40 (88.9%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)							(n/a)												$30,569
North Lakes Academy Upper School	Public, Charter	9-12	308 15th St SW	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	North Lakes Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 982-2688	159	11	14.4	35.8%	133 (83.6%)	8 (5.0%)	8 (5.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	71.6	130^th of 480 public high schools	72.9%	75.6	95^th of 476 public high schools	80.0%	35			24.3	24.3			53.1	53.1		61.0	61.0	$11,926
Forest Lake Area Community School	Public	6-12	943 SW 9th Avenue	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 982-3171	176	12	14.9	54.0%	130 (73.9%)	11 (6.3%)	14 (8.0%)	7 (4.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.3%)	4.4	471^st of 480 public high schools	1.9%	6.2	452^nd of 476 public high schools	5.0%	19	2.3	13.6	0.0	4.2	2.3	18.2	13.0	9.1	9.5	3.5	6.0	$22,701
Community School Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	943 9th Ave SW	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 982-3175	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning

How many students attend Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning?

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning.

Is Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning a good school?

Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Minnesota high schools.

What district is Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning in?

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What is the racial makeup of Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning?

Students at Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	10363 Liberty Ln	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 213-2017	206	10	20.3	38.3%	176 (85.4%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.4%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	18.4	399^th of 480 public high schools	16.9%		32.1	357^th of 476 public high schools	25.0%	42			3.9	3.9			35.7	35.7				$9,913
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School	Public	9-12	10363 Liberty Lane	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2017	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wildcat Academy High School	Public	9-12	29678 Karmel Ave	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 213-2000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog	Public	9-12	29400 Olinda Tr	Lindstrom	55045	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$5,735
Chisago Lakes Senior High	Public	9-12	29400 Olinda Tr	Lindstrom	55045	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2500	1,053	60	17.5	21.4%	957 (90.9%)	8 (0.8%)	22 (2.1%)	19 (1.8%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.8%)	72.3	128^th of 480 public high schools	73.3%		81.5	69^th of 476 public high schools	85.5%	59			39.0	39.0			53.7	53.7		48.9	48.9	$12,347
Ranger Online	Public, Virtual	9-12	943 SW 9th Ave	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 982-8350	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Step	Public	10-12	200 SW 4th Street	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 982-8129	45	7	6.0	51.1%	40 (88.9%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)								(n/a)												$30,569
North Lakes Academy Upper School	Public, Charter	9-12	308 15th St SW	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	North Lakes Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 982-2688	159	11	14.4	35.8%	133 (83.6%)	8 (5.0%)	8 (5.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	71.6	130^th of 480 public high schools	72.9%		75.6	95^th of 476 public high schools	80.0%	35			24.3	24.3			53.1	53.1		61.0	61.0	$11,926
Forest Lake Area Community School	Public	6-12	943 SW 9th Avenue	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 982-3171	176	12	14.9	54.0%	130 (73.9%)	11 (6.3%)	14 (8.0%)	7 (4.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.3%)	4.4	471^st of 480 public high schools	1.9%		6.2	452^nd of 476 public high schools	5.0%	19	2.3	13.6	0.0	4.2	2.3	18.2	13.0	9.1	9.5	3.5	6.0	$22,701
Community School Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	943 9th Ave SW	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 982-3175	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)