At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
253.5
Minnewaska Secondary: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 386
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Minnewaska Secondary
Minnewaska Secondary is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Glenwood. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Minnewaska School District. NCES reports 424 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.8%) and multiracial (2.6%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Minnewaska Secondary
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.05 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.05
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.15
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.15
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.8%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Minnewaska School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Minnewaska Area Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
317 reported students
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
295 reported students
Minnewaska Area Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
212 reported students
Minnewaska Area WIN Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
44 reported students
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed.
Other · Grades PK–PK
32 reported students
Public schools near Minnewaska Secondary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnewaska Area Intermediate School Middle · Minnewaska School District | 04–06 | 295 | under 0.1 mi |
| Minnewaska Area Junior High Middle · Minnewaska School District | 07–08 | 212 | under 0.1 mi |
| Minnewaska Area Elementary Elementary · Minnewaska School District | PK–03 | 317 | 3.8 mi |
| Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed. Other · Minnewaska School District | PK–PK | 32 | 3.8 mi |
| Minnewaska Area WIN Academy Other · Minnewaska School District | KG–12 | 44 | 4 mi |
| Glacial Hills Elementary Elementary · Charter · Glacial Hills Elementary | PK–06 | 97 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Minnewaska Secondary
What grades does Minnewaska Secondary serve?
Minnewaska Secondary reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Minnewaska School District.
How many students attend Minnewaska Secondary?
Minnewaska Secondary reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 386 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Minnewaska Secondary?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 424 students and 24.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Minnewaska Secondary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Minnewaska Secondary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Minnewaska School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Minnewaska Secondary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Minnewaska Secondary in?
Minnewaska Secondary is part of Minnewaska School District, based in Glenwood, MN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Minnewaska Secondary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Minnewaska Area Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Minnewaska Area Junior High (under 0.1 mi), Minnewaska Area Elementary (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.