West Central Area Secondary School

West Central Area Secondary School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 County Road 2,  Barrett, MN
West Central Area (WCA) Schools
3.3
250 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Claire Vincent
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
25.6%
State Average
31.9%
Science
31.1%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
89.5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Dakota State University 22 Students
South Dakota State University 13 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 13 Students
University of North Dakota 12 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 10 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 9 Students
University of Minnesota Morris 8 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 7 Students
Minnesota State Community and Technical College 7 Students
Alexandria Technical & Community College 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 9 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Biology 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Agricultural Business 4 Students
Education 3 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students
Elementary Education 3 Students
Communications 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
2/14/2014
The staff and teachers are great. The school is pretty good academically, but the number clubs and organizations is a bit lacking. We have FFA, FCCLA, NHS, Speech Team, Knowledge Bowl and some basic sports.
4.0 NicheUser
2/14/2014
I decided to go to a college that is almost extremely challenging, so it is expected that I was not fully prepared for that. When I compare my experience to that of others, though, I feel that I am lucky to have gone the school I did. I just wish they had more advanced classes to count for college credit.
2.0 NicheUser
2/2/2014
Very few people are in activities; this is because they aren't available. There are about 4 activities (besides sport) to be in, and one isn't even year-round.
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