UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.unitedsouthcentral.org

343 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

United South Central High School, located in Wells, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the United South Central School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for post-secondary success. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the school works to balance rigorous coursework with extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

The district places a strong focus on utilizing technology and innovative teaching practices to meet the evolving needs of its students in a rural setting. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources regarding academic calendars, board policies, and district news. Ultimately, United South Central High School strives to create a supportive culture that empowers students to reach their full potential while actively engaging with the local Wells community and surrounding areas.

343

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	52
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
275 (80.2%)
Hispanic
52 (15.2%)
Two or More
11 (3.2%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	United South Central Schools
Phone:	(507)553-5819
Website:	http://www.unitedsouthcentral.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 62

Grade 8 60

Grade 9 60

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 51