Vesta Secondary (Closed 2013)

320 Centre St
Vesta, MN 56292
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Vesta Secondary serves 24 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
24 students
This chart displays total students of Vesta Secondary by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vesta Secondary by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
≥50%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vesta Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
≥50%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vesta Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vesta Secondary and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vesta Secondary and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vesta Secondary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
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Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
15%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vesta Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vesta Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
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 62% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Vesta Secondary?
24 students attend Vesta Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vesta Secondary students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vesta Secondary?
Vesta Secondary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vesta Secondary offer ?
Vesta Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Vesta Secondary part of?
Vesta Secondary is part of Wabasso Public School District.

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