Pelican Rapids Secondary

Summary:

Pelican Rapids Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the diverse community of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. With a student population that is 53.33% White, 8.64% African American, 30.62% Hispanic, and 6.41% other races, the school stands out for its racial diversity compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Pelican Rapids Secondary has room for improvement, with proficiency rates in Math (32.74%) and Reading (51.74%) below the state averages. However, the school has maintained relatively high graduation rates, ranging from 84.7% to 92.9% in recent years. Dropout rates have been higher than nearby schools, and the school serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.45% to 56.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, the school's English Language Learner and Special Education students have shown strong performance, ranking 29th and 6th in the state, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Kennedy High School in Fergus Falls and Rothsay Secondary, Pelican Rapids Secondary generally underperforms academically. However, the school's diverse student population and strong performance in certain subgroups suggest areas of strength that could be built upon. Addressing the achievement gaps and improving overall academic performance should be key priorities for the school and the Rothsay Public School District.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 310 S Broadway
       Pelican Rapids, MN  56572-0642


(218) 863-5910

District: Pelican Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,018 Help


Feeder schools for Pelican Rapids Secondary:

Elementary:    Viking Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.3%
Hispanic:
30.6%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Compare Details Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks better than 71.7% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks worse than 61.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pelican Rapids Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.3%), Hispanic (30.6%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelican Rapids Secondary is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pelican Rapids Secondary is $14,018.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pelican Rapids Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pelican Rapids Secondary 154th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Pelican Rapids Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pelican Rapids Secondary 295th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Pelican Rapids Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Pelican Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pelican Rapids Public Schools 204th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pelican Rapids Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.26 258th 387 33.3%
2005 53.54 233rd 396 41.2%
2006 55.72 213th 406 47.5%
2007 35.31 312th 403 22.6%
2008 48.04 255th 409 37.7%
2009 53.26 130th 230 43.5%
2010 47.75 282nd 454 37.9%
2011 38.96 338th 478 29.3%
2012 41.85 325th 469 30.7%
2013 41.27 325th 488 33.4%
2014 29.22 382nd 490 22.0%
2015 48.11 274th 516 46.9%
2016 40.90 327th 508 35.6%
2017 56.07 245th 523 53.2%
2018 64.04 185th 518 64.3%
2019 55.63 241st 533 54.8%
2021 49.25 256th 521 50.9%
2022 69.78 128th 520 75.4%
2023 73.92 103rd 529 80.5%
2024 67.53 154th 545 71.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.16 13th 120 89.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.76 178th 288 38.2%
2024 20.72 268th 307 12.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.60 126th 401 68.6%
2019 50.96 200th 415 51.8%
2021 47.36 207th 399 48.1%
2022 63.04 116th 404 71.3%
2023 75.73 64th 459 86.1%
2024 53.98 192nd 473 59.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.65 167th 436 61.7%
2019 60.12 176th 439 59.9%
2021 35.75 298th 443 32.7%
2022 61.11 166th 467 64.5%
2023 75.65 80th 455 82.4%
2024 47.42 250th 474 47.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.53 179th 438 59.1%
2019 46.02 272nd 454 40.1%
2021 56.90 177th 437 59.5%
2022 74.10 89th 476 81.3%
2023 69.56 108th 464 76.7%
2024 76.85 74th 479 84.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.55 37th 163 77.3%
2019 50.07 72nd 171 57.9%
2023 73.58 27th 178 84.8%
2024 55.26 67th 186 64.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.70 133rd 428 68.9%
2019 62.31 147th 428 65.7%
2021 53.67 169th 422 60.0%
2022 65.08 123rd 438 71.9%
2023 76.65 63rd 436 85.6%
2024 83.55 39th 440 91.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pelican Rapids Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.58 258th 433 40.4%
2005 68.59 191st 452 57.7%
2006 70.07 165th 450 63.3%
2007 55.23 257th 463 44.5%
2008 55.71 269th 460 41.5%
2009 63.79 105th 234 55.1%
2010 58.10 276th 540 48.9%
2011 52.51 325th 545 40.4%
2012 45.28 352nd 539 34.7%
2013 45.22 341st 534 36.1%
2014 36.31 350th 483 27.5%
2015 37.62 347th 504 31.2%
2016 48.00 304th 489 37.8%
2017 49.33 299th 489 38.9%
2018 44.88 324th 494 34.4%
2019 44.89 307th 492 37.6%
2021 44.87 263rd 428 38.6%
2022 54.99 233rd 472 50.6%
2023 39.24 315th 476 33.8%
2024 43.14 295th 480 38.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.06 14th 78 82.1%
2019 21.40 71st 85 16.5%
2024 52.60 29th 102 71.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.64 202nd 214 5.6%
2023 20.98 187th 216 13.4%
2024 92.17 6th 221 97.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.02 296th 374 20.9%
2019 32.16 265th 370 28.4%
2021 25.92 220th 270 18.5%
2022 64.46 95th 312 69.6%
2023 37.50 260th 393 33.8%
2024 23.23 325th 389 16.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.61 283rd 395 28.4%
2019 40.63 272nd 401 32.2%
2021 48.65 195th 339 42.5%
2022 40.40 265th 388 31.7%
2023 22.30 332nd 396 16.2%
2024 26.24 310th 403 23.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.03 309th 398 22.4%
2019 32.44 309th 411 24.8%
2021 30.63 278th 351 20.8%
2022 55.29 185th 403 54.1%
2023 46.31 227th 398 43.0%
2024 47.63 228th 405 43.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.32 86th 106 18.9%
2019 14.01 96th 103 6.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.90 40th 129 69.0%
2019 33.22 94th 132 28.8%
2021 31.11 75th 101 25.7%
2022 61.76 42nd 135 68.9%
2023 38.29 84th 136 38.2%
2024 27.64 115th 145 20.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pelican Rapids Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 220th 414 46.9%
2019 55.96 202nd 412 51.0%
2021 60.44 150th 364 58.8%
2022 59.46 171st 401 57.4%
2023 38.30 273rd 398 31.4%
2024 55.78 180th 402 55.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pelican Rapids Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 450 0 16 4 2 n/a n/a 0 472
1989 429 0 15 3 3 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 410 0 21 7 3 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 437 0 16 10 3 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 469 0 13 23 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1993 500 0 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 551 1 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 606 0 3 31 2 n/a n/a 0 642
1996 606 0 3 31 2 n/a n/a 0 642
1997 604 4 5 43 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1998 605 2 5 52 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1999 603 4 8 66 2 n/a n/a 0 683
2000 594 3 10 86 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2001 570 7 12 84 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 531 28 11 99 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2003 531 28 11 99 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2004 498 22 11 98 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 471 22 10 100 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2006 431 18 18 100 10 n/a n/a 0 577
2007 395 40 21 110 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2008 366 32 17 105 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2009 339 32 12 104 4 n/a n/a 0 491
2010 329 27 15 101 4 n/a n/a 0 476
2011 304 25 15 120 5 0 0 0 469
2012 296 15 12 110 5 0 0 0 438
2013 286 21 7 99 2 0 0 0 415
2014 249 20 8 112 6 0 1 0 396
2015 241 21 10 116 6 0 3 0 397
2016 220 24 10 111 8 1 6 0 380
2017 203 41 9 80 4 0 13 0 350
2018 194 45 7 93 5 0 11 0 355
2019 206 48 8 113 6 0 13 0 394
2020 206 48 6 109 5 0 15 0 389
2021 218 51 5 123 3 0 15 0 415
2022 222 40 6 124 2 0 18 0 412
2023 216 35 6 124 4 0 20 0 405

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 Pelican Rapids Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 25.4 18.5 19.1
1989 450 26.5 16.9 21.1
1990 441 28.1 15.6 17
1991 466 30.9 15.0 17.2
1992 507 31.1 16.3 19.7
1993 521 34.3 15.2 16.9
1994 578 32.8 17.6 18.9
1995 642 33.1 19.4 21.3
1996 642 33.1 19.4 21.3
1997 656 36.9 17.8 18.6
1998 664 n/a 0.0 18.5
1999 683 43.2 15.8 20.6
2000 694 41.9 16.6 29
2001 674 41.7 16.2 30.7
2002 670 41.1 16.3 32.1
2003 670 41.1 16.3 32.1
2004 630 41.6 15.1 31.6
2005 604 38.4 15.7 36.1
2006 577 34.3 16.8 33.6
2007 566 32.4 17.5 35.2
2008 520 33.1 15.7 33.3
2009 491 30.2 16.3 35
2010 476 28.0 16.9 37.6
2011 469 27.2 17.1 40.9
2012 438 27.2 16.0 41.3
2013 415 27.3 15.1 43.1
2014 396 29.2 13.5 36.9
2015 397 29.0 13.6 46.6
2016 380 27.0 14.0 45.8
2017 350 27.4 12.7 48.3
2018 355 27.5 12.8 47
2019 394 27.6 14.2 50.8
2020 389 24.1 16.0 51.2
2021 415 22.3 18.5 41.4
2022 412 22.5 18.2 50
2023 405 28.0 14.4 56.3

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 Pelican Rapids Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 25.4 18.5 19.1
1989 450 26.5 16.9 21.1
1990 441 28.1 15.6 17
1991 466 30.9 15.0 17.2
1992 507 31.1 16.3 19.7
1993 521 34.3 15.2 16.9
1994 578 32.8 17.6 18.9
1995 642 33.1 19.4 21.3
1996 642 33.1 19.4 21.3
1997 656 36.9 17.8 18.6
1998 664 n/a 0.0 18.5
1999 683 43.2 15.8 20.6
2000 694 41.9 16.6 29
2001 674 41.7 16.2 30.7
2002 670 41.1 16.3 32.1
2003 670 41.1 16.3 32.1
2004 630 41.6 15.1 31.6
2005 604 38.4 15.7 36.1
2006 577 34.3 16.8 33.6
2007 566 32.4 17.5 35.2
2008 520 33.1 15.7 33.3
2009 491 30.2 16.3 35
2010 476 28.0 16.9 37.6
2011 469 27.2 17.1 40.9
2012 438 27.2 16.0 41.3
2013 415 27.3 15.1 43.1
2014 396 29.2 13.5 36.9
2015 397 29.0 13.6 46.6
2016 380 27.0 14.0 45.8
2017 350 27.4 12.7 48.3
2018 355 27.5 12.8 47
2019 394 27.6 14.2 50.8
2020 389 24.1 16.0 51.2
2021 415 22.3 18.5 41.4
2022 412 22.5 18.2 50
2023 405 28.0 14.4 56.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pelican Rapids Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,018

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pelican Rapids Secondary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 103rd of 529 Middle schools
 25.7%
Ranks 307th of 492 High schoolsRanks 315th of 476 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Pelican Rapids Secondary)50.743.6
 7.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pelican Rapids Public Schools)5043.6
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Pelican Rapids Secondary)51.461.3
 9.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Pelican Rapids Public Schools)50.761.3
 10.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Pelican Rapids Secondary)62.362.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pelican Rapids Public Schools)62.362.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Pelican Rapids Secondary)52.258.1
 5.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Pelican Rapids Public Schools)52.258.1
 5.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Pelican Rapids Secondary)34.816.1
 18.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pelican Rapids Public Schools)34.816.1
 18.7%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Pelican Rapids Secondary)50.842.9
 7.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Pelican Rapids Public Schools)50.842.9
 7.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Pelican Rapids Secondary)21.225
 3.8%
   11th Grade Math (Pelican Rapids Public Schools)21.225
 3.8%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Pelican Rapids Secondary)52.225.8
 26.4%
   End of Course Science (Pelican Rapids Public Schools)52.225.8
 26.4%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students394405
 2.8%
African American4835
 27.1%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic113124
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White206216
 4.9%
Two or More Races1320
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%56.3%
 5.5%


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Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks 295th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Pelican Rapids Secondary.

Students at Pelican Rapids Secondary are 53% White, 31% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Pelican Rapids Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Viking Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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