High Schools in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted

The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted area of Minnesota is home to two high schools: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. and Hlww Alternative Learning Program. While Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. is the larger and higher-performing of the two, the data reveals a stark contrast in the schools' outcomes and the challenges faced by the alternative learning program.

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. stands out with an impressive 97.0% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. The school's performance on MCA-III tests is generally on par with or slightly below the state average, with its strongest showing in 10th grade reading. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with only 7.29% Hispanic and 2.76% two or more races, suggesting potential equity concerns. Additionally, the school has a relatively high 29.4% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

In contrast, Hlww Alternative Learning Program struggles with a much lower 70.0% four-year graduation rate and a concerning 20.0% dropout rate. The school's student body is even more homogeneous, with 93.75% White students and 6.25% Hispanic students. Additionally, Hlww Alternative Learning Program has a higher 50% free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting that it serves a larger population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's smaller enrollment of 16 students and lower 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio may indicate the need for more specialized support and resources to help these students succeed.