Heron Lake - Okabena High School

Heron Lake - Okabena High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
124 N Minnesota Ave,  Okabena, MN
Heron Lake-Okabena School District
4.0
5.0
158 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paul Bang
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C+
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
3.62
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
56%
State Average
31.9%
Science
52.1%
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
372:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
67.7%
Hispanic
24.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
1.9%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

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.
Minnesota State University, Mankato 12 Students
South Dakota State University 12 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 11 Students
Southwest Minnesota State University 9 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 7 Students
Winona State University 7 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 7 Students
Augustana University 6 Students
University of Iowa 5 Students
North Dakota State University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 7 Students
Business 5 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Marketing 3 Students
Political Science and Government 3 Students
Elementary Education 3 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 Students
Early Childhood Education 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/28/2020
Heron Lake-Okabena is a nice small school where everybody knows everybody. The teachers are kind and flexible. The students are generally uneventful and tame. Overall, this school offers a kind environment where anyone has a chance to learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/14/2010
This school is very student oriented. It's policies are inclusive on every level. The staff is well qualified and very involved with the students.
5.0 parent
10/28/2009

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Heron Lake - Okabena High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Okabena, MN and is served by the Heron Lake-Okabena School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 158 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Heron Lake - Okabena High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Neuhof School, Mountain Lake Christian School, SWWC Early Learning Center - Windom, and more. Learn more about what Okabena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Heron Lake - Okabena High School.

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