Waseca Senior High

555 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waseca Senior High School, located in Waseca, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth while encouraging student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Waseca Senior High plays an essential role in the social and cultural life of the region. By offering diverse learning opportunities and maintaining a commitment to school spirit and student development, the institution strives to help its students become well-rounded, responsible citizens. The school’s location on 2nd St NW serves as a central hub for the youth of the district, reflecting a dedication to maintaining strong ties between the school administration, the student body, and the broader Waseca community.

555

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waseca Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	75
Black	11
Asian	8
Two or More	37

White
424 (76.4%)
Hispanic
75 (13.5%)
Two or More
37 (6.7%)
Black
11 (2.0%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)

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:	WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)835-5470
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
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 9 118

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 144

Grade 12 162