How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Heron Lake-Okabena School District | Venture Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Okabena, Minnesota | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 294 | 303 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 8.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Heron Lake-Okabena School District | Venture Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,231 | $25,756 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 18.5% |
| State Revenue | 64.3% | 78.5% |
| Local Revenue | 26.2% | 3.0% |
Heron Lake-Okabena School District
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Venture Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Heron Lake-Okabena School District | Venture Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 2.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% | 54.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.6% | 10.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.0% | 90.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Heron Lake-Okabena School District | Venture Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 453.5:1 | 169.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.7% | 94.0% |
School Types
Heron Lake-Okabena School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Venture Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.