Nashwauk Secondary

Summary:

Nashwauk Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Nashwauk, Minnesota. With a student population of 249, the school has a predominantly White student body (87.15%) and a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (55.42% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Despite its small size, Nashwauk Secondary has consistently underperformed compared to other Minnesota high schools. The school ranks in the bottom half of the state, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. Proficiency rates on state assessments are lower than the state and district averages across math, reading, and science, particularly for special education students. Nashwauk Secondary's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.6% and 92.0% in recent years, lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Nashwauk Secondary's performance lags behind nearby schools, such as Grand Rapids Senior High, Greenway Senior High, and Hibbing High, which have higher statewide rankings and better academic outcomes. This may be due in part to Nashwauk Secondary's more racially homogeneous student population, as research has shown that diverse student populations can benefit academic performance. Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's challenges suggest that factors such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership may be more influential in driving academic success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 400 2nd St
       Nashwauk, MN  55769-1298


(218) 885-1280

District: Nashwauk-Keewatin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
337th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,831 Help


Feeder schools for Nashwauk Secondary:

Elementary:    Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Two or more races:
10.0%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Compare Details Nashwauk Secondary ranks better than 59.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nashwauk Secondary ranks worse than 70.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nashwauk Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), two or more races (10%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nashwauk Secondary is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nashwauk Secondary is $15,831.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nashwauk Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashwauk Secondary 222nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Nashwauk Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Nashwauk Secondary 337th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Nashwauk Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Nashwauk-Keewatin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashwauk-Keewatin School District 288th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nashwauk Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.48 329th 387 15.0%
2005 49.33 257th 396 35.1%
2006 31.83 331st 406 18.5%
2007 30.13 335th 403 16.9%
2008 35.26 324th 409 20.8%
2009 53.94 128th 230 44.3%
2010 57.73 211th 454 53.5%
2011 40.26 329th 478 31.2%
2012 47.58 292nd 469 37.7%
2013 44.91 299th 488 38.7%
2014 61.96 191st 490 61.0%
2015 51.39 254th 516 50.8%
2016 46.07 288th 508 43.3%
2017 48.30 294th 523 43.8%
2018 52.31 277th 518 46.5%
2019 41.80 335th 533 37.1%
2021 32.80 366th 521 29.8%
2022 45.08 295th 520 43.3%
2023 57.55 209th 529 60.5%
2024 56.83 222nd 545 59.3%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.00 253rd 282 10.3%
2024 33.54 217th 307 29.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.44 189th 401 52.9%
2019 69.31 98th 415 76.4%
2021 58.83 126th 399 68.4%
2022 59.50 131st 404 67.6%
2023 69.73 97th 459 78.9%
2024 43.64 264th 473 44.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 215th 436 50.7%
2019 51.00 230th 439 47.6%
2021 37.01 289th 443 34.8%
2022 59.59 171st 467 63.4%
2023 62.79 148th 455 67.5%
2024 55.38 199th 474 58.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.15 250th 438 42.9%
2019 35.80 315th 454 30.6%
2021 25.66 338th 437 22.7%
2022 25.57 374th 476 21.4%
2024 52.89 213th 479 55.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.35 251st 428 41.4%
2019 29.49 345th 428 19.4%
2021 20.85 362nd 422 14.2%
2022 28.78 336th 438 23.3%
2023 38.46 285th 436 34.6%
2024 42.17 264th 440 40.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nashwauk Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.13 321st 433 25.9%
2005 60.63 270th 452 40.3%
2006 51.12 287th 450 36.2%
2007 47.07 305th 463 34.1%
2008 46.09 318th 460 30.9%
2009 48.86 159th 234 32.1%
2010 50.33 333rd 540 38.3%
2011 54.84 307th 545 43.7%
2012 42.90 356th 539 34.0%
2013 44.22 343rd 534 35.8%
2014 49.81 292nd 483 39.5%
2015 48.18 307th 504 39.1%
2016 62.39 214th 489 56.2%
2017 51.82 282nd 489 42.3%
2018 45.45 320th 494 35.2%
2019 43.56 313th 492 36.4%
2021 30.36 336th 428 21.5%
2022 28.45 361st 472 23.5%
2023 47.17 266th 476 44.1%
2024 34.61 337th 480 29.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.45 220th 220 0.0%
2024 12.21 205th 221 7.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.54 161st 374 57.0%
2019 64.50 126th 370 65.9%
2022 68.99 82nd 312 73.7%
2023 40.98 241st 393 38.7%
2024 26.96 308th 389 20.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 274th 395 30.6%
2019 31.44 306th 401 23.7%
2022 20.76 328th 388 15.5%
2023 41.70 255th 396 35.6%
2024 32.56 293rd 403 27.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.28 297th 398 25.4%
2019 40.96 273rd 411 33.6%
2021 21.33 303rd 351 13.7%
2022 28.22 322nd 403 20.1%
2023 44.23 238th 398 40.2%
2024 26.90 316th 405 22.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Nashwauk Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.78 357th 414 13.8%
2019 25.23 338th 412 18.0%
2021 20.71 326th 364 10.4%
2022 14.28 365th 401 9.0%
2023 29.84 309th 398 22.4%
2024 14.59 361st 402 10.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Nashwauk Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 237 0 2 0 16 n/a n/a 0 255
1989 342 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 367
1990 354 0 1 2 24 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 342 0 1 6 19 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 342 1 1 1 12 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 340 2 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 353
1994 347 3 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 330 4 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 330 4 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 322 6 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 336
1998 334 5 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 341 1 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 349
2000 345 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 336 3 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 307 5 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 307 5 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 317 6 0 2 20 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 340 5 0 2 16 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 330 5 0 1 14 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 293 5 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 274 5 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 300
2009 263 5 0 1 17 n/a n/a 0 286
2010 221 4 1 1 17 n/a n/a 0 244
2011 231 4 0 1 15 0 2 0 253
2012 218 3 0 0 9 0 8 0 238
2013 218 4 0 0 6 0 11 0 239
2014 212 3 0 2 7 0 12 0 236
2015 218 4 1 2 5 0 17 0 247
2016 239 6 1 6 4 0 20 0 276
2017 237 5 1 1 4 0 22 0 270
2018 231 1 1 0 3 0 26 0 262
2019 229 2 1 0 1 0 24 0 257
2020 230 2 2 1 1 0 31 0 267
2021 242 0 3 0 2 0 30 0 277
2022 227 1 2 2 0 0 27 0 259
2023 217 2 2 5 2 0 21 0 249
2024 214 1 2 4 3 0 25 0 249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nashwauk Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 255 20.4 12.5 18.8
1989 367 20.7 17.7 12.5
1990 381 20.3 18.7 13.6
1991 368 18.9 19.4 11.7
1992 357 22.7 15.7 18.8
1993 353 22.0 16.0 22.9
1994 358 20.4 17.5 26.5
1995 339 20.0 17.0 20.1
1996 339 20.0 17.0 20.1
1997 336 22.6 14.9 15.5
1998 346 n/a 0.0 16.2
1999 349 26.3 13.3 21.5
2000 353 22.4 15.8 37.4
2001 346 21.7 15.9 39.3
2002 323 25.6 12.6 37.5
2003 323 25.6 12.6 37.5
2004 345 27.0 12.8 44.3
2005 363 21.2 17.1 43.5
2006 350 20.5 17.1 42.6
2007 318 20.5 15.5 47.5
2008 300 19.6 15.3 45.3
2009 286 16.9 16.9 49.7
2010 244 13.8 17.6 53.7
2011 253 15.8 15.9 47.8
2012 238 16.2 14.6 42.4
2013 239 16.1 14.8 41.4
2014 236 16.4 14.3 48.3
2015 247 18.0 13.7 46.6
2016 276 18.0 15.3 49.3
2017 270 17.0 15.8 53.7
2018 262 19.6 13.3 44.7
2019 257 18.9 13.5 49.4
2020 267 20.1 13.2 48.3
2021 277 14.4 19.1 40.8
2022 259 15.6 16.5 38.2
2023 249 16.7 14.9 55.4
2024 249 16.5 15.0 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nashwauk Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 255 20.4 12.5 18.8
1989 367 20.7 17.7 12.5
1990 381 20.3 18.7 13.6
1991 368 18.9 19.4 11.7
1992 357 22.7 15.7 18.8
1993 353 22.0 16.0 22.9
1994 358 20.4 17.5 26.5
1995 339 20.0 17.0 20.1
1996 339 20.0 17.0 20.1
1997 336 22.6 14.9 15.5
1998 346 n/a 0.0 16.2
1999 349 26.3 13.3 21.5
2000 353 22.4 15.8 37.4
2001 346 21.7 15.9 39.3
2002 323 25.6 12.6 37.5
2003 323 25.6 12.6 37.5
2004 345 27.0 12.8 44.3
2005 363 21.2 17.1 43.5
2006 350 20.5 17.1 42.6
2007 318 20.5 15.5 47.5
2008 300 19.6 15.3 45.3
2009 286 16.9 16.9 49.7
2010 244 13.8 17.6 53.7
2011 253 15.8 15.9 47.8
2012 238 16.2 14.6 42.4
2013 239 16.1 14.8 41.4
2014 236 16.4 14.3 48.3
2015 247 18.0 13.7 46.6
2016 276 18.0 15.3 49.3
2017 270 17.0 15.8 53.7
2018 262 19.6 13.3 44.7
2019 257 18.9 13.5 49.4
2020 267 20.1 13.2 48.3
2021 277 14.4 19.1 40.8
2022 259 15.6 16.5 38.2
2023 249 16.7 14.9 55.4
2024 249 16.5 15.0 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nashwauk Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,831

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nashwauk Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 209th of 529 Middle schools
 23.3%
Ranks 313th of 492 High schoolsRanks 266th of 476 High schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Nashwauk Secondary)46.843.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District)46.843.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Nashwauk Secondary)51.135
 16.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District)51.135
 16.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Nashwauk Secondary)5037.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade Math (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District)5037.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Nashwauk Secondary)41.343.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District)41.343.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Nashwauk Secondary)28.329
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District)28.329
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Nashwauk Secondary)5855.2
 2.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District)55.855.2
 0.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Nashwauk Secondary)18.88.3
 10.4%
   11th Grade Math (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District)17.78.3
 9.3%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Nashwauk Secondary)40.842.3
 1.5%
   End of Course Science (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District)41.242.3
 1.1%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students257249
 3.1%
African American22
American Indian12
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander00
White229217
 5.2%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%55.4%
 6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 249 students attended Nashwauk Secondary.

Nashwauk Secondary ranks 337th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Nashwauk Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School

Students at Nashwauk Secondary are 86% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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