Serving 176 students in grades 7-12, Wrenshall 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wrenshall Secondary's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wrenshall 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 Wrenshall Secondary is 0.25, 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
#1366 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wrenshall Secondary's ranking?
Wrenshall Secondary is ranked #1366 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wrenshall Secondary?
The graduation rate of Wrenshall Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wrenshall Secondary?
176 students attend Wrenshall Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wrenshall Secondary students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrenshall Secondary?
Wrenshall Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wrenshall Secondary offer ?
Wrenshall Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wrenshall Secondary part of?
Wrenshall Secondary is part of Wrenshall Public School District.
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