D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Freshwater Education District ALC

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, Wadena, MN 56482
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 15% · Math 5% proficient · 5th percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
D
47% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
82
Students
enrolled
7.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%5/100reading 6th percentile, math 4th percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%9/10047% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%66/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−38 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−42 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate47% (−27 pts vs. state avg 74%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White10%10%reading -55 pts, math -43 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -30 pts, math -17 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
City Wadena
ZIP Code 56482
District 2700014
NCES School ID 270001402222
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56482

Understanding the community around Freshwater Education District ALC helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,310
Per Capita Income $28,486
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,500
Median Rent $660
Owner-Occupied 64.9%
Renter-Occupied 35.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Freshwater Education District ALC.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.8%
Female 40.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.9%
Hispanic/Latino 12.2%
Two or More Races 3.7%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 82
Teachers (FTE) 11.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Freshwater Education District ALC?
Freshwater Education District ALC has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Freshwater Education District ALC?
Freshwater Education District ALC has 82 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1.
What grades does Freshwater Education District ALC serve?
Freshwater Education District ALC serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Freshwater Education District ALC receive per student?
Freshwater Education District ALC receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Freshwater Education District ALC in 56482 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,764
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
35.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026