WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SECONDARY

WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SCHOOL DIST.
224 E BRIDGE AVE
WARREN, MN 56762
273 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Warren-Alvarado-Oslo (WAO) Secondary School is a public educational institution located in Warren, Minnesota, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce. The district emphasizes a supportive environment where small class sizes allow for personalized attention, fostering strong relationships between students and faculty.

Beyond core academics, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs, which are central to the WAO experience and help build school spirit and student character. The institution prides itself on maintaining strong ties to the surrounding communities of Warren, Alvarado, and Oslo, often acting as a hub for regional events and community engagement. By leveraging modern technology and a commitment to continuous improvement, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Secondary strives to equip its students with the skills and values necessary to navigate a rapidly changing world.
273
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    230 (84.2%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (10.3%)
  • Two or More
    15 (5.5%)
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: WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (218)745-4636
Website: http://www.wao.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 41
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 39
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 46
Grade 12 41
Gender Ratio