Summary:
The zip code 56161 contains a single public high school, Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 161 students. While the school has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic representation, its academic performance on standardized tests is generally below the state averages in math, reading, and science.
Despite the school's low academic performance, it boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, suggesting that the school is effectively supporting students in completing their high school education. However, a significant portion of the student population, 52.17%, qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need in the community.
Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools, with a statewide ranking between 351 and 396 out of 472-480 schools over the past three school years. This suggests the school may face ongoing challenges in improving academic outcomes, and may require targeted interventions and support to help address the needs of its diverse student population and the economic challenges faced by the community.
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