WASECA JUNIOR HIGH

280 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Waseca Junior High School, located at 1717 2nd St NW in Waseca, Minnesota, serves as a pivotal educational bridge for students transitioning between elementary school and the high school level. As part of the Waseca Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor in core subjects like math, science, and language arts with opportunities for students to explore elective interests, helping them build a foundation for future success.

Beyond the classroom, Waseca Junior High is committed to the holistic growth of its students by promoting social-emotional development and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages participation in various clubs, sports, and activities, which helps students cultivate leadership skills, teamwork, and a sense of community. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character building, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in high school and beyond.

280

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASECA JUNIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	50
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
209 (74.6%)
Hispanic
50 (17.9%)
Two or More
11 (3.9%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 7 134

Grade 8 146