Waseca Senior High

Summary:

Waseca Senior High is a public high school located in Waseca, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 607. The school is part of the Waseca Public School District, which is ranked 236 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waseca Senior High has a higher percentage of white students (78.75%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 51st out of 483 Minnesota high schools in 2013-2014 to 194th out of 480 in the current 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating. Waseca Senior High performs better for male students and Hispanic students compared to its overall ranking. However, the school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 95.1% in 2017-2018 to 89.2% in 2021-2022, and its proficiency rates on state assessments are generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Waseca Senior High performs better than the Waseca Area Learning Center, but lags behind some other high schools in the area, such as Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Secondary and Owatonna Senior High, in terms of academic performance and statewide rankings. The school's increasing percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 19.55% in 2020-2021 to 35.75% in 2022-2023, suggests that it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could impact academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1717 2nd St NW
       Waseca, MN  56093-2299


(507) 835-5470

District: Waseca Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,758 Help


Feeder schools for Waseca Senior High:

Elementary:    Hartley Elementary
Middle:    Waseca Intermediate School
    Waseca Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Hispanic:
14.3%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waseca Senior High ranks better than 59.6% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.36. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waseca Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (78.7%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waseca Senior High is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Waseca Senior High employs 33.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waseca Senior High is $14,758.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waseca Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Waseca Senior High 194th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Waseca Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Waseca Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waseca Public School District 236th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waseca Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Waseca Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.51 146th 433 66.3%
2005 69.39 184th 452 59.3%
2006 71.73 148th 450 67.1%
2007 78.87 96th 463 79.3%
2008 80.70 87th 460 81.1%
2010 82.23 38th 540 93.0%
2011 77.89 80th 545 85.3%
2012 74.55 116th 539 78.5%
2013 74.46 104th 534 80.5%
2014 83.94 51st 483 89.4%
2015 72.17 138th 504 72.6%
2016 74.55 111th 489 77.3%
2017 60.99 217th 489 55.6%
2018 60.20 234th 494 52.6%
2019 60.66 219th 492 55.5%
2021 48.42 243rd 428 43.2%
2022 65.46 167th 472 64.6%
2023 69.21 133rd 476 72.1%
2024 62.36 194th 480 59.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waseca Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 59th 195 69.7%
2019 29.56 166th 220 24.5%
2021 18.50 152nd 173 12.1%
2022 32.69 161st 214 24.8%
2023 47.45 112th 216 48.1%
2024 43.16 129th 221 41.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waseca Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.30 229th 374 38.8%
2019 26.96 285th 370 23.0%
2021 68.06 68th 270 74.8%
2022 34.64 215th 312 31.1%
2023 69.28 91st 393 76.8%
2024 56.71 164th 389 57.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Waseca Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 261st 395 33.9%
2019 60.82 164th 401 59.1%
2021 46.55 207th 339 38.9%
2022 52.28 205th 388 47.2%
2023 57.24 170th 396 57.1%
2024 60.66 160th 403 60.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Waseca Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.02 165th 398 58.5%
2019 46.05 254th 411 38.2%
2021 36.33 243rd 351 30.8%
2022 66.51 128th 403 68.2%
2023 70.53 100th 398 74.9%
2024 51.42 209th 405 48.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waseca Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.56 103rd 129 20.2%
2019 61.13 40th 132 69.7%
2021 23.85 87th 101 13.9%
2022 23.62 113th 135 16.3%
2023 50.40 61st 136 55.1%
2024 52.07 65th 145 55.2%
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Rank History for White students at Waseca Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.59 213th 414 48.6%
2019 46.14 258th 412 37.4%
2021 42.39 233rd 364 36.0%
2022 63.08 145th 401 63.8%
2023 60.12 150th 398 62.3%
2024 50.95 208th 402 48.3%
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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 Waseca Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 627 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1989 612 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1990 624 0 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1991 645 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1992 666 1 8 10 4 n/a n/a 0 689
1993 670 1 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 692
1994 682 2 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 706
1995 736 3 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 765
1996 736 3 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 765
1997 737 3 8 16 3 n/a n/a 0 767
1998 755 3 12 14 3 n/a n/a 0 787
1999 728 4 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2000 723 8 13 9 3 n/a n/a 0 756
2001 733 24 15 16 3 n/a n/a 0 791
2002 706 37 14 19 4 n/a n/a 0 780
2003 706 37 14 19 4 n/a n/a 0 780
2004 698 26 15 20 4 n/a n/a 0 763
2005 662 11 11 32 2 n/a n/a 0 718
2006 693 11 7 31 1 n/a n/a 0 743
2007 617 12 1 37 4 n/a n/a 0 671
2008 587 10 5 33 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2009 562 10 7 42 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 558 8 7 39 2 n/a n/a 0 614
2011 514 8 5 38 2 1 8 0 576
2012 520 10 3 47 1 0 10 0 591
2013 500 11 1 43 2 0 11 0 568
2014 525 10 2 53 5 0 6 0 601
2015 543 9 3 52 5 0 2 0 614
2016 551 13 4 54 3 0 1 0 626
2017 534 15 3 58 5 0 6 0 621
2018 524 19 3 76 3 0 5 0 630
2019 525 23 3 76 3 0 10 0 640
2020 499 21 3 82 4 0 7 0 616
2021 475 12 7 71 3 0 15 0 583
2022 482 9 6 80 3 0 24 0 604
2023 478 10 6 87 2 0 24 0 607

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 Waseca Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 30.0 21.1 7.6
1989 618 38.1 16.2 8.1
1990 634 36.8 17.2 7.1
1991 654 36.1 18.1 7.6
1992 689 38.0 18.1 10.3
1993 692 40.2 17.2 8.8
1994 706 40.7 17.3 11.3
1995 765 43.7 17.5 10.6
1996 765 43.7 17.5 10.6
1997 767 44.2 17.4 9.5
1998 787 n/a 0.0 8.4
1999 755 49.4 15.3 9.9
2000 756 47.6 15.9 15.2
2001 791 41.5 19.1 15.9
2002 780 39.6 19.7 19.4
2003 780 39.6 19.7 19.4
2004 763 42.0 18.2 19.1
2005 718 43.2 16.6 16.7
2006 743 40.7 18.3 17.6
2007 671 40.9 16.4 18.8
2008 636 38.1 16.7 18.7
2009 621 37.3 16.6 22.2
2010 614 35.6 17.2 23.3
2011 576 33.5 17.1 23.6
2012 591 30.6 19.2 28.1
2013 568 31.5 17.9 29.9
2014 601 33.8 17.7 33.4
2015 614 34.0 18.0 35.7
2016 626 35.0 17.8 25.9
2017 621 34.7 17.8 26.6
2018 630 35.3 17.8 29.7
2019 640 34.7 18.4 29.1
2020 616 43.0 14.3 26.3
2021 583 35.6 16.3 19.6
2022 604 34.6 17.4 24
2023 607 33.4 18.1 35.7

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 Waseca Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 30.0 21.1 7.6
1989 618 38.1 16.2 8.1
1990 634 36.8 17.2 7.1
1991 654 36.1 18.1 7.6
1992 689 38.0 18.1 10.3
1993 692 40.2 17.2 8.8
1994 706 40.7 17.3 11.3
1995 765 43.7 17.5 10.6
1996 765 43.7 17.5 10.6
1997 767 44.2 17.4 9.5
1998 787 n/a 0.0 8.4
1999 755 49.4 15.3 9.9
2000 756 47.6 15.9 15.2
2001 791 41.5 19.1 15.9
2002 780 39.6 19.7 19.4
2003 780 39.6 19.7 19.4
2004 763 42.0 18.2 19.1
2005 718 43.2 16.6 16.7
2006 743 40.7 18.3 17.6
2007 671 40.9 16.4 18.8
2008 636 38.1 16.7 18.7
2009 621 37.3 16.6 22.2
2010 614 35.6 17.2 23.3
2011 576 33.5 17.1 23.6
2012 591 30.6 19.2 28.1
2013 568 31.5 17.9 29.9
2014 601 33.8 17.7 33.4
2015 614 34.0 18.0 35.7
2016 626 35.0 17.8 25.9
2017 621 34.7 17.8 26.6
2018 630 35.3 17.8 29.7
2019 640 34.7 18.4 29.1
2020 616 43.0 14.3 26.3
2021 583 35.6 16.3 19.6
2022 604 34.6 17.4 24
2023 607 33.4 18.1 35.7

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 Waseca Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,758

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waseca Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 219th of 492 High schoolsRanks 133rd of 476 High schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Waseca Senior High)52.250.9
 1.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Waseca Public School District)49.150
 0.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Waseca Senior High)42.144.6
 2.6%
   11th Grade Math (Waseca Public School District)36.839.4
 2.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Waseca Senior High)57.243.2
 14%
   End of Course Science (Waseca Public School District)54.841.6
 13.2%
   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 Students640607
 5.2%
African American2310
 56.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic7687
 14.5%
Pacific Islander00
White525478
 9%
Two or More Races1024
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%35.7%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waseca Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Waseca Senior High.

Waseca Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hartley Elementary
Middle : Waseca Intermediate School
Middle : Waseca Junior High

Students at Waseca Senior High are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Waseca Senior High ranks 194th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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