Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Headwaters Educ Learning Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Headwaters Educ Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Headwaters Educ Learning Program's student population of 59 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Headwaters Educ Learning Program is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Headwaters Educ Learning Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
59 students attend Headwaters Educ Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Headwaters Educ Learning Program students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Headwaters Educ Learning Program offer ?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Headwaters Educ Learning Program part of?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program is part of Park Rapids Public School District.
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