Wrenshall Secondary

Summary:

Wrenshall Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Wrenshall, Minnesota, with a student population of 176. While the school is part of the Wrenshall Public School District, which is ranked 202 out of 463 districts in the state, Wrenshall Secondary itself has faced some academic challenges in recent years.

One of the key factors that sets Wrenshall Secondary apart is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.36%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Denfeld High School and Proctor Senior High. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 to a 1-star rating in 2022-2023, indicating inconsistent academic performance. Additionally, Wrenshall Secondary's ranking for specific student groups, such as female students and white students, is much lower than the state average.

Wrenshall Secondary also faces challenges in terms of graduation and dropout rates, as well as test scores. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 80.6% to 88.4% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average. Furthermore, the school's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments are consistently lower than the state and district averages, particularly in math. These issues may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the need for improved support and services for students with special needs.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 207 Pioneer Dr
       Wrenshall, MN  55797-8888


(218) 384-4274

District: Wrenshall Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
217th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,674 Help


Feeder schools for Wrenshall Secondary:

Elementary:    Wrenshall Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Two or more races:
6.8%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Compare Details Wrenshall Secondary ranks better than 51% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wrenshall Secondary ranks better than 54.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wrenshall 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 (86.4%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wrenshall Secondary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wrenshall Secondary is $14,674.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wrenshall Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wrenshall Secondary 267th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Wrenshall Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wrenshall Secondary 217th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Wrenshall Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Wrenshall Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wrenshall Public School District 202nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wrenshall Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.03 181st 387 53.2%
2005 26.66 334th 396 15.7%
2006 26.43 349th 406 14.0%
2007 22.88 352nd 403 12.7%
2008 28.86 345th 409 15.6%
2009 29.94 191st 230 17.0%
2010 36.79 340th 454 25.1%
2011 38.59 339th 478 29.1%
2012 33.66 365th 469 22.2%
2013 43.44 306th 488 37.3%
2014 16.41 427th 490 12.9%
2015 35.35 362nd 516 29.8%
2016 37.13 349th 508 31.3%
2017 32.59 380th 523 27.3%
2018 34.86 368th 518 29.0%
2019 35.09 371st 533 30.4%
2022 52.55 241st 520 53.7%
2023 58.39 203rd 529 61.6%
2024 49.57 267th 545 51.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.11 76th 253 70.0%
2023 47.49 148th 298 50.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.36 240th 401 40.1%
2019 47.49 220th 415 47.0%
2022 67.34 93rd 404 77.0%
2023 63.00 129th 459 71.9%
2024 53.65 196th 473 58.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.23 351st 436 19.5%
2019 40.25 304th 439 30.8%
2022 47.25 252nd 467 46.0%
2023 53.34 205th 455 54.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.90 314th 438 28.3%
2019 29.75 344th 454 24.2%
2022 51.05 228th 476 52.1%
2023 56.00 189th 464 59.3%
2024 61.96 156th 479 67.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.68 382nd 428 10.7%
2019 26.69 353rd 428 17.5%
2022 35.37 288th 438 34.2%
2023 49.97 219th 436 49.8%
2024 43.22 254th 440 42.3%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wrenshall Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.55 199th 433 54.0%
2005 54.01 311th 452 31.2%
2006 55.71 258th 450 42.7%
2007 47.71 300th 463 35.2%
2008 59.80 236th 460 48.7%
2009 42.22 178th 234 23.9%
2010 47.15 340th 540 37.0%
2011 38.49 365th 545 33.0%
2012 47.09 345th 539 36.0%
2013 46.38 336th 534 37.1%
2014 42.02 328th 483 32.1%
2015 68.10 164th 504 67.5%
2016 56.88 251st 489 48.7%
2017 71.67 145th 489 70.3%
2018 51.03 286th 494 42.1%
2019 42.57 324th 492 34.1%
2022 37.53 327th 472 30.7%
2023 34.05 343rd 476 27.9%
2024 58.42 217th 480 54.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.30 170th 214 20.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.08 177th 374 52.7%
2019 52.98 182nd 370 50.8%
2022 21.70 256th 312 17.9%
2023 29.30 299th 393 23.9%
2024 72.44 89th 389 77.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.04 315th 395 20.3%
2019 35.41 293rd 401 26.9%
2022 24.97 318th 388 18.0%
2023 26.33 319th 396 19.4%
2024 47.26 227th 403 43.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.58 197th 398 50.5%
2022 39.91 266th 403 34.0%
2023 36.89 271st 398 31.9%
2024 82.27 48th 405 88.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wrenshall Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.87 328th 414 20.8%
2019 26.82 333rd 412 19.2%
2022 27.67 330th 401 17.7%
2023 23.74 340th 398 14.6%
2024 53.14 192nd 402 52.2%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wrenshall Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 145 5 4 1 10 n/a n/a 0 165
1989 152 4 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 167
1990 160 4 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 175
1991 159 1 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 168
1992 180 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 188
1993 179 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 184
1994 194 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1995 194 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 199
1996 194 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 199
1997 212 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 215
1998 209 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 214
1999 213 4 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 221 4 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 222 4 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 232
2002 220 2 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 220 2 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 201 2 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 209
2005 210 0 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 201 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 204
2007 173 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2008 169 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2009 148 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 152
2010 158 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 164
2011 165 0 2 3 4 0 5 0 179
2012 173 1 2 1 3 0 4 0 184
2013 172 0 0 1 3 0 4 0 180
2014 167 0 0 2 3 0 4 0 176
2015 158 1 0 3 5 0 4 0 171
2016 154 1 0 4 4 0 3 0 166
2017 150 0 0 4 4 0 3 0 161
2018 156 1 0 7 2 0 5 0 171
2019 163 1 0 8 2 0 6 0 180
2020 155 2 0 10 1 0 9 0 177
2021 157 2 0 9 2 0 8 0 178
2022 170 2 0 13 1 0 12 0 198
2023 152 1 0 10 1 0 12 0 176

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 Wrenshall Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 165 12.4 13.3 25.5
1989 167 11.9 14.0 15.6
1990 175 11.6 15.0 16
1991 168 11.2 15.0 10.7
1992 188 11.6 16.2 13.3
1993 184 12.0 15.3 15.8
1994 197 12.2 16.1 14.7
1995 199 11.9 16.7 14.6
1996 199 11.9 16.7 14.6
1997 215 14.0 15.4 14.4
1998 214 n/a 0.0 21
1999 221 17.5 12.6 17.6
2000 229 15.9 14.4 22.3
2001 232 15.4 15.1 26.3
2002 228 14.4 15.8 22.8
2003 228 14.4 15.8 22.8
2004 209 13.6 15.4 23.9
2005 217 15.1 14.4 24.4
2006 204 14.6 14.0 28.4
2007 176 13.3 13.2 31.3
2008 170 11.3 15.0 40
2009 152 11.1 13.7 40.1
2010 164 9.2 17.6 39.6
2011 179 13.1 13.5 46.9
2012 184 14.7 12.4 46.7
2013 180 14.4 12.4 45
2014 176 14.4 12.1 41.5
2015 171 13.0 13.1 42.7
2016 166 12.0 13.8 41
2017 161 11.9 13.5 38.5
2018 171 12.0 14.1 43.3
2019 180 13.1 13.6 42.8
2020 177 15.7 11.2 46.3
2021 178 14.2 12.5 39.9
2022 198 14.6 13.5 40.9
2023 176 14.9 11.7 55.1

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 Wrenshall Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 165 12.4 13.3 25.5
1989 167 11.9 14.0 15.6
1990 175 11.6 15.0 16
1991 168 11.2 15.0 10.7
1992 188 11.6 16.2 13.3
1993 184 12.0 15.3 15.8
1994 197 12.2 16.1 14.7
1995 199 11.9 16.7 14.6
1996 199 11.9 16.7 14.6
1997 215 14.0 15.4 14.4
1998 214 n/a 0.0 21
1999 221 17.5 12.6 17.6
2000 229 15.9 14.4 22.3
2001 232 15.4 15.1 26.3
2002 228 14.4 15.8 22.8
2003 228 14.4 15.8 22.8
2004 209 13.6 15.4 23.9
2005 217 15.1 14.4 24.4
2006 204 14.6 14.0 28.4
2007 176 13.3 13.2 31.3
2008 170 11.3 15.0 40
2009 152 11.1 13.7 40.1
2010 164 9.2 17.6 39.6
2011 179 13.1 13.5 46.9
2012 184 14.7 12.4 46.7
2013 180 14.4 12.4 45
2014 176 14.4 12.1 41.5
2015 171 13.0 13.1 42.7
2016 166 12.0 13.8 41
2017 161 11.9 13.5 38.5
2018 171 12.0 14.1 43.3
2019 180 13.1 13.6 42.8
2020 177 15.7 11.2 46.3
2021 178 14.2 12.5 39.9
2022 198 14.6 13.5 40.9
2023 176 14.9 11.7 55.1

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 Wrenshall Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,674

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 371st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 203rd of 529 Middle schools
 31.2%
Ranks 324th of 492 High schoolsRanks 343rd of 476 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Wrenshall Secondary)37.534.6
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Wrenshall Public School District)37.534.6
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Wrenshall Secondary)56.365.4
 9.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Wrenshall Public School District)56.365.4
 9.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Wrenshall Secondary)37.525.8
 11.7%
   8th Grade Math (Wrenshall Public School District)37.525.8
 11.7%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Wrenshall Secondary)37.548.4
 10.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Wrenshall Public School District)37.548.4
 10.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Wrenshall Secondary)16.722.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Wrenshall Public School District)16.722.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Wrenshall Secondary)57.136.4
 20.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Wrenshall Public School District)57.136.4
 20.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Wrenshall Secondary)28.628.6
   11th Grade Math (Wrenshall Public School District)28.628.6
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Wrenshall Secondary)3513.6
 21.4%
   End of Course Science (Wrenshall Public School District)3513.6
 21.4%
   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 Students180176
 2.2%
African American11
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White163152
 6.7%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.8%55.1%
 12.3%


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Wrenshall Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wrenshall Elementary

Wrenshall Secondary ranks 217th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Wrenshall Secondary.

Students at Wrenshall Secondary are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.


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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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