Total enrollment
1,107
+390 (+54%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Waite Park
Minnesota · Public K-12
Waite Park's public-school footprint covers 5 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,107 students, averaging 221 per campus.
7-year change in Waite Park
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+2 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
31%
was 33%
% Hispanic
17%
was 13%
% Black
42%
was 44%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Minnesota Virtual Academy | High | 06-12 | 53 |
| DISCOVERY COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-05 | 572 |
| EC Sp Ed at Quarryview Ed Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 245 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITIES | Combined | PK-12 | · |
| St. Cloud Area Learning Center | High | 06-12 | 237 |
About Waite Park
Waite Park is a low-population Minnesota city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,107 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 2 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Waite Park is around 221 students, 38% lower than the Minnesota average of about 357.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Waite Park has increased 54% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 717 students to 1,107. Waite Park now counts 4 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 13% to 17% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Waite Park discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.