At a glance
Reported students
231
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
242
Verndale Secondary: 231 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
12:1 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
- 561
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Verndale Secondary
Verndale Secondary is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Verndale. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Verndale Public School District. NCES reports 231 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below 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 (89.2%) and multiracial (5.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Verndale Secondary
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.32 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.2%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
No students enrolled 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 Verndale Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Verndale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verndale Elementary Elementary · Verndale Public School District | PK–06 | 253 | under 0.1 mi |
| White Pine Academy High · Freshwater Education District | 05–12 | 11 | 5.7 mi |
| Freshwater Wadena ALC High · Freshwater Education District | 09–12 | — | 6.5 mi |
| Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High High · Wadena-Deer Creek School District | 07–12 | 470 | 7 mi |
| FED Bertha-Hewitt Credit Recovery High · Freshwater Education District | 09–12 | — | 9.2 mi |
| Bertha Secondary High · Bertha-Hewitt Public School Dist. | 07–12 | 213 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Verndale Secondary
What grades does Verndale Secondary serve?
Verndale Secondary reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Verndale Public School District.
How many students attend Verndale Secondary?
Verndale Secondary reported 231 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 561 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Verndale Secondary?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 231 students and 19.32 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 Verndale Secondary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Verndale Secondary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Verndale Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Verndale Secondary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.8% 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 Verndale Secondary in?
Verndale Secondary is part of Verndale Public School District, based in Verndale, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Verndale Secondary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Verndale Elementary (under 0.1 mi), White Pine Academy (5.7 mi), Freshwater Wadena ALC (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.