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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 273297001436

SEBEKA SECONDARY

200 1ST ST NW, SEBEKA, MN 56477 · (218) 837-5101 · Wadena County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL233 STUDENTS
Enrollment
233
High
DISTRICT 226 · STATE 371
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
114 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
39
Grade 8
31
Grade 9
43
Grade 10
39
Grade 11
37
Grade 12
44
Student demographics
White
21391%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 12%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 12%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 7%
Two+
156%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11549%
Female
11851%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
41.8%
MN avg 49.7%
Math
36.4%
MN avg 45.3%
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
37.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.8%
based on MN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.5pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
233
-2 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 14.5:1
% White
91%
was 94%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SEBEKA SECONDARY

SEBEKA SECONDARY is a 9-12 campus of cozy scale in SEBEKA, Minnesota, operated by SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, educateing 233 students in grades 7 through 12. By comparison, Minnesota's public schools average about 371 students each, so SEBEKA SECONDARY sits 37% below that benchmark.

Within SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, which oversees 2 schools and 451 students, SEBEKA SECONDARY is one campus in the system.

On demographics, SEBEKA SECONDARY lists that 91% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest is composed of 6% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, On paper, SEBEKA SECONDARY has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.6:1. The state averages around 16.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 49% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, SEBEKA SECONDARY tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 38.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 37.3%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Wadena County) logs that median household earnings sit near $61,467, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Wadena County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,201 students), of which SEBEKA SECONDARY is one.

The closest other public school is SEBEKA ELEMENTARY, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), SEBEKA SECONDARY ranks 4th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 39.4%.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SEBEKA SECONDARY has remained close to its prior level, going from 235 students in 2018 to 233 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for SEBEKA SECONDARY typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Wadena County at a glance

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Population
14,256
Census ACS
Median income
$61,467
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
3,201 students

Quick facts

School name
SEBEKA SECONDARY
District
SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
200 1ST ST NW, SEBEKA, MN 56477
Phone
(218) 837-5101
County
Wadena County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
233
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
114 (49%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
273297001436
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SEBEKA SECONDARY
What is the total enrollment at SEBEKA SECONDARY?
SEBEKA SECONDARY enrolls approximately 233 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does SEBEKA SECONDARY serve?
SEBEKA SECONDARY serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at SEBEKA SECONDARY?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at SEBEKA SECONDARY.
What is the racial breakdown of students at SEBEKA SECONDARY?
At SEBEKA SECONDARY, the student body is approximately 91% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees SEBEKA SECONDARY?
SEBEKA SECONDARY is overseen by SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Wadena County.
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