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Tri-County Secondary

Summary:

Tri-County Secondary is a public high school located in Karlstad, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 74 students. The school is part of the Tri-County School District, which is ranked 94 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-County Secondary consistently outperforms the state average in MCA-III proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (47.92%), Reading (60%), and Science (50%) for all grades were higher than the state averages. The school's 10th grade Reading proficiency rate of 75% in 2023-2024 was significantly higher than the state average of 52.22%, and its 8th grade Math proficiency rate of 53.85% was also notably higher than the state average of 41.08%. Tri-County Secondary has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past four school years, significantly outperforming the state average, and its dropout rate has been 0% for the same period, except for a slight increase to 6.2% in 2021-2022.

While Tri-County Secondary has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white in recent years, the school has seen fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 37.18% in 2020-2021 to 61.04% in 2021-2022. This is generally higher than the nearby Greenbush-Middle River Secondary (20.95%) and Stephen Senior High (33.59%) schools. However, Tri-County Secondary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 11.6 students per teacher in recent years, which is lower than the nearby Greenbush-Middle River Secondary (10.6) and Stephen Senior High (18.6) schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 303 Pembina Trl S
       Karlstad, MN  56732-0178

(218) 436-2261

District: Tri-County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,619 Help


Feeder schools for Tri-County Secondary:

Elementary:    Karlstad Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  83

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Compare Details Tri-County Secondary ranks better than 73.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tri-County Secondary ranks better than 90.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tri-County 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 (92.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri-County Secondary is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-County Secondary is $18,619.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tri-County Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-County Secondary 146th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Tri-County Secondary in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-County Secondary 47th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Tri-County Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Tri-County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-County School District 94th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tri-County Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tri-County Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.21 68th 387 82.4%
2005 38.50 305th 396 23.0%
2006 56.50 210th 406 48.3%
2007 51.64 226th 403 43.9%
2008 30.37 339th 409 17.1%
2010 53.44 242nd 454 46.7%
2011 58.20 205th 478 57.1%
2012 64.44 173rd 469 63.1%
2013 74.66 97th 488 80.1%
2014 40.26 327th 490 33.3%
2015 39.50 337th 516 34.7%
2016 51.69 252nd 508 50.4%
2017 84.78 48th 523 90.8%
2018 77.78 85th 518 83.6%
2021 51.96 237th 521 54.5%
2022 69.67 131st 520 74.8%
2023 66.52 155th 529 70.7%
2024 69.13 146th 545 73.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tri-County Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.10 167th 443 62.3%
2022 81.11 49th 467 89.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tri-County Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.29 119th 428 72.2%
2021 33.42 287th 422 32.0%
2022 46.90 223rd 438 49.1%
2023 42.50 257th 436 41.1%
2024 53.49 183rd 440 58.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tri-County Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Tri-County Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.73 192nd 433 55.7%
2005 69.01 187th 452 58.6%
2006 39.35 327th 450 27.3%
2007 47.48 302nd 463 34.8%
2008 69.94 169th 460 63.3%
2010 68.92 172nd 540 68.1%
2011 69.42 169th 545 69.0%
2012 65.58 217th 539 59.7%
2013 69.89 152nd 534 71.5%
2014 87.33 31st 483 93.6%
2015 74.08 117th 504 76.8%
2016 72.30 128th 489 73.8%
2017 45.70 317th 489 35.2%
2018 49.25 297th 494 39.9%
2019 74.63 119th 492 75.8%
2021 66.79 146th 428 65.9%
2023 49.96 253rd 476 46.8%
2024 85.08 47th 480 90.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Tri-County Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.40 275th 396 30.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tri-County Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.66 331st 414 20.0%
2019 64.00 153rd 412 62.9%
2023 37.31 280th 398 29.6%
2024 68.92 102nd 402 74.6%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tri-County Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 192 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 214 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 215 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1996 215 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1997 211 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1998 215 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 186 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2001 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 162 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2003 162 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2004 142 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2005 127 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 131
2006 121 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 125
2007 117 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2008 116 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 119
2009 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2010 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2011 119 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 119
2012 115 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 116
2013 107 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 108
2014 101 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 106
2015 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97
2016 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95
2017 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89
2018 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85
2019 74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 75
2020 69 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 74
2021 73 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 78
2022 70 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 77
2023 67 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 74
2024 77 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 83

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 Tri-County Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 192 16.7 11.4 23.4
1994 215 16.7 12.9 33.5
1995 218 16.8 13.0 13.8
1996 218 16.8 13.0 13.8
1997 214 18.1 11.8 29.4
1998 218 n/a 0.0 33.5
1999 188 19.9 9.4 33.5
2000 179 16.8 10.7 50.8
2001 172 17.8 9.7 45.9
2002 163 15.0 10.9 44.2
2003 163 15.0 10.9 44.2
2004 144 16.8 8.6 52.1
2005 131 13.9 9.4 57.3
2006 125 13.5 9.3 47.2
2007 120 12.7 9.4 41.7
2008 119 12.6 9.4 40.3
2009 107 11.1 9.6 42.1
2010 112 11.5 9.6 46.4
2011 119 9.9 11.9 37.8
2012 116 10.6 10.8 46.6
2013 108 10.8 9.9 42.6
2014 106 10.0 10.5 46.2
2015 97 11.0 8.8 44.3
2016 95 9.0 10.5 40
2017 89 8.8 10.0 47.2
2018 85 8.5 9.9 48.2
2019 75 8.3 9.0 53.3
2020 74 9.3 7.9 45.9
2021 78 8.5 9.0 37.2
2022 77 8.6 8.9 61
2023 74 6.3 11.6 47.3
2024 83 7.4 11.1 49.4

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 Tri-County Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 192 16.7 11.4 23.4
1994 215 16.7 12.9 33.5
1995 218 16.8 13.0 13.8
1996 218 16.8 13.0 13.8
1997 214 18.1 11.8 29.4
1998 218 n/a 0.0 33.5
1999 188 19.9 9.4 33.5
2000 179 16.8 10.7 50.8
2001 172 17.8 9.7 45.9
2002 163 15.0 10.9 44.2
2003 163 15.0 10.9 44.2
2004 144 16.8 8.6 52.1
2005 131 13.9 9.4 57.3
2006 125 13.5 9.3 47.2
2007 120 12.7 9.4 41.7
2008 119 12.6 9.4 40.3
2009 107 11.1 9.6 42.1
2010 112 11.5 9.6 46.4
2011 119 9.9 11.9 37.8
2012 116 10.6 10.8 46.6
2013 108 10.8 9.9 42.6
2014 106 10.0 10.5 46.2
2015 97 11.0 8.8 44.3
2016 95 9.0 10.5 40
2017 89 8.8 10.0 47.2
2018 85 8.5 9.9 48.2
2019 75 8.3 9.0 53.3
2020 74 9.3 7.9 45.9
2021 78 8.5 9.0 37.2
2022 77 8.6 8.9 61
2023 74 6.3 11.6 47.3
2024 83 7.4 11.1 49.4

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 Tri-County Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,619

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-County Secondary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 492 High schoolsRanks 253rd of 476 High schools
 29%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Tri-County Secondary)76.960
 16.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Tri-County School District)76.960
 16.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Tri-County Secondary)37.530
 7.5%
   11th Grade Math (Tri-County School District)37.530
 7.5%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536.6
 8.4%
End of Course Science (Tri-County Secondary)66.720
 46.7%
   End of Course Science (Tri-County School District)66.720
 46.7%
   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 Students7574
 1.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White7467
 9.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%47.3%
 6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-County Secondary

Yes. Tri-County Secondary ranks in the top 9.8% of Minnesota high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 83 students attended Tri-County Secondary.

Students at Tri-County Secondary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Tri-County Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Karlstad Elementary


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