Serving 161 students in grades 7-12, Heron Lake-okabena Secondary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heron Lake-okabena Secondary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1622 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
68%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 is Heron Lake-okabena Secondary's ranking?
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary is ranked #1622 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heron Lake-okabena Secondary?
The graduation rate of Heron Lake-okabena Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heron Lake-okabena Secondary?
161 students attend Heron Lake-okabena Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Heron Lake-okabena Secondary students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heron Lake-okabena Secondary?
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heron Lake-okabena Secondary offer ?
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Heron Lake-okabena Secondary part of?
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary is part of Heron Lake-Okabena School District.
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