MADELIA SECONDARY

294 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Madelia Secondary School, located at 320 Buck Ave SE in Madelia, Minnesota, serves as the primary educational facility for middle and high school students within the Madelia Public School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

Beyond academics, Madelia Secondary offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which are essential to the school's culture. By encouraging participation in these programs, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals, promoting values such as teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. Nestled in the heart of Watonwan County, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Madelia area, striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning experience for all its students.

294

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MADELIA SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	131
Black	2
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	5

White
148 (50.3%)
Hispanic
131 (44.6%)
Two or More
8 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.7%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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:	MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)642-3232
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 52

Grade 8 58

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 34