WEST CENTRAL AREA SECONDARY

WEST CENTRAL AREA
301 COUNTY ROAD 2
BARRETT, MN 56311
229 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Central Area Secondary (WCA) is a public secondary school located in Barrett, Minnesota, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As the main secondary hub for the West Central Area School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local rural community, fostering an environment that emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families. The facility serves a wide geographical area, acting as a focal point for the academic and extracurricular development of youth in the region.

Academically, WCA Secondary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. Beyond core subjects, the school prides itself on offering a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage school spirit and personal growth. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its student body.
229
Total Students
18.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    203 (88.6%)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.2%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.8%)
  • Black
    2 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WEST CENTRAL AREA
Phone: (320)528-7400
Website: http://www.isd2342.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 61
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Central Area ALP
WEST CENTRAL AREA
0 Students
301 COUNTY ROAD 2
BARRETT, MN 56311 (0.0 miles away)
High School 5th - 12th