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
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
15%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
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 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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