EAST CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY

61085 STATE HIGHWAY 23
FINLAYSON, MN 55735

www.eastcentral.k12.mn.us/

309 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

East Central Senior Secondary is a public high school located in Finlayson, Minnesota, serving as a key educational institution for the East Central School District. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both peers and staff. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the standard curriculum, East Central Senior Secondary focuses on fostering well-rounded student development through various extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, academic clubs, and school events. By integrating traditional classroom learning with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in a changing global environment. For more information regarding their current academic offerings, school calendar, or administrative resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.eastcentral.k12.mn.us.

309

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	10
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	15

White
255 (82.5%)
Two or More
21 (6.8%)
American Indian
15 (4.9%)
Hispanic
10 (3.2%)
Black
6 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)245-6015
Website:	http://www.eastcentral.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 7 44

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 65

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 41