How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Freshwater Education District ALC | Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wadena, MN | Wadena, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 101 | 470 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.5% | 30.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Freshwater Education District ALC | Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | - | $15,095 |
| District | Freshwater Education District | Wadena-Deer Creek School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Freshwater Education District ALC | Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 86.8% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Freshwater Education District ALC | Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 419:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 19.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.