Top Rankings
Wadena-Deer Creek School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 480 students in Wadena-Deer Creek School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High School in Wadena-Deer Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Wadena-Deer Creek School District have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,177 Schools
# Students
1,112 Students
310,035 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
18,776 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wadena-Deer Creek School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#308 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,482 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,819
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,482
$18,580
Best Wadena-Deer Creek School District Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Recent Articles
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.
