Deer River Secondary School

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Deer River Secondary School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
101 1st Ave NE,  Deer River, MN
Deer River Public School District
4.1
425 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joseph Akre
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
48.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
41.8%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
50.6%
Native American
34.6%
Two or more races
12.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Duluth 24 Students
Bemidji State University 24 Students
North Dakota State University 20 Students
Minnesota North College - Itasca 16 Students
University of North Dakota 15 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 13 Students
University of Minnesota Morris 9 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 8 Students
Leech Lake Tribal College 7 Students
University of Minnesota Crookston 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 9 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Political Science and Government 4 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students
Cosmetology 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 12 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/27/2025
It was an interesting seven to eight years. A lot of teachers were old fashioned and a few were newer and more experienced in the world of now. I've always loved my school it's a truly wonderful place. The sports were great in my opinion
5.0 Niche User
5/16/2016
I always felt safe at Deer River High School.
4.0 Niche User
5/10/2015
The food was great! The service we got was even better. The lunch ladies deserve an award for caring so much.
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Deer River Secondary School

Deer River Secondary School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Deer River, MN and is served by the Deer River Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 425 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Deer River Secondary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deer River High School Alp, Deer River Schools Sped, King Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Deer River has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Deer River Secondary School.

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