- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadena, MN
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002201733
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Wadena · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High ranks #7 of 7 schools in Wadena, MN.
School address
District: Wadena-Deer Creek School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002201733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 270002201733 · Wadena, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 23.5:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary (450 students)
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
470 students
- Wadena-Deer Cr
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
450 students
- Wadena-Deer Cr 159
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
159 students
What this shows Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High compares
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wadena-Deer Creek School District reports $15,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
How many students attend Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wadena, MN. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is 23.5:1, which is 49% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
38.4% of students at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Wadena, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High rank among schools in Wadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High ranks #7 of 7 schools in Wadena, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Wadena-Deer Creek School District?
Besides Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High, Wadena-Deer Creek School District also operates Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary (450 students) and Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade (159 students). See the Wadena-Deer Creek School District district page for the complete list.