How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Staples-Motley Senior High | Verndale Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Staples, MN | Verndale, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 309 | 231 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 12:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.4% | 35.5% |
| 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 | Staples-Motley Senior High | Verndale Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,990 | $13,766 |
| District | Staples Motley Independent School District 2170 | Verndale Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Staples-Motley Senior High | Verndale Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 89.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Staples-Motley Senior High | Verndale Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 330:1 | 561:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.5% | 33.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.