Verndale Secondary School

Verndale Secondary School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
411 SW Brown St,  Verndale, MN
Verndale Public School District
3.8
1.0
245 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Arick Follingstad
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
51.9%
State Average
31.9%
Science
51.7%
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
506:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
White
91.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
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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.
Bemidji State University 20 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 17 Students
North Dakota State University 16 Students
University of North Dakota 13 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 10 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 10 Students
Crown College 8 Students
Winona State University 7 Students
Central Lakes College - Brainerd 7 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Elementary Education 8 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 3 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 26 Reviews
5.0 Junior
4/17/2020
I love the small atmosphere where the teachers are focused on helping the students one on one. I also enjoy the activities, sports, and curriculums we have been learning. The staff and administration focus on keeping our school a safe environment as well as a fun and enjoyable place to be.
4.0 Junior
1/25/2019
I have been going to Verndale School since I was in preschool. It is a small school so all of the teachers know me personally and care about me as a student. It is a very nice school.
5.0 Senior
2/28/2018
Small class sizes. Excellent teachers. Excellent football team. Opportunity for all students to be involved in activities and sports.
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1.0 1 Review
1.0 other
9/12/2014
I enrolled my kids in Verndale school and it was awful! The teachers are burnt out, crabby and just don't care about their students. There isn't one thing I liked about this school other than they provide bus transportation. I took my kids out within 4 months of enrolling them.
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