At a glance
Reported students
470
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High: 470 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
19.8:1 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
- 419
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Wadena. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Wadena-Deer Creek School District. NCES reports 470 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, 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 (86.8%) and multiracial (5.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.78 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.8%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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
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 Wadena-Deer Creek School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
450 reported students
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
Middle · Grades 05–06
159 reported students
Public schools near Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade Middle · Wadena-Deer Creek School District | 05–06 | 159 | under 0.1 mi |
| Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary Elementary · Wadena-Deer Creek School District | PK–04 | 450 | 0.3 mi |
| Freshwater Wadena ALC High · Freshwater Education District | 09–12 | — | 0.8 mi |
| White Pine Academy High · Freshwater Education District | 05–12 | 11 | 1.7 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education Other · Freshwater Education District | PK–PK | 64 | 1.7 mi |
| Verndale Secondary High · Verndale Public School District | 07–12 | 231 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
What grades does Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High serve?
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wadena-Deer Creek School District.
How many students attend Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High reported 470 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 419 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 470 students and 23.78 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 Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wadena-Deer Creek School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.6% 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 Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High in?
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is part of Wadena-Deer Creek School District, based in Wadena, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade (under 0.1 mi), Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary (0.3 mi), Freshwater Wadena ALC (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.