Paynesville Area Secondary School

www.paynesvilleschools.com

465 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Paynesville Area High School, located in Paynesville, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. Operating under the Paynesville Area School District (ISD 741), the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core coursework with a variety of elective opportunities designed to meet the diverse interests and career aspirations of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Paynesville Area High School fosters a vibrant school culture through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. These programs are intended to encourage student leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, the school strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to excel as productive members of the community.

465

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paynesville Area Secondary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
424 (91.2%)
Hispanic
29 (6.2%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Paynesville Area Schools
Phone:	(320)243-3761
Website:	http://www.paynesvilleschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 77

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 69

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 63