Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School

Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
600 Colfax Ave SW,  Wadena, MN
Wadena-Deer Creek School District
3.3
2.7
480 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tyler Church
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
22
Reading
26
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
25%
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
405:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.7%
Male
44.3%
White
87.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 Twin Cities 30 Students
North Dakota State University 26 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 24 Students
University of North Dakota 20 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 19 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 13 Students
Bemidji State University 13 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 11 Students
University of Minnesota Crookston 11 Students
Minnesota State Community and Technical College 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 12 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Business 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Finance 4 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4 Students
Biblical Studies 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 62 Reviews
1.0 Senior
8/8/2025
This place sucks. The administration could give 2 fcks about us. They could less about our mental health and could less about helping when we need help on stuff there are only a few very few good staff members I'm talking like 5 good ones.
5.0 Senior
10/10/2019
Wadena-Deer Creek High School has been amazing for me. I have spent my whole life in Wadena and wouldn't want it any other way. By growing up in a small town I am able to really connect with my peers and teachers. I have created so many unbreakable bonds at Wadena-Deer Creek High School with staff and students. We have such a fun environment to learn in and our school is outstanding! I've loved my time at Wadena-Deer Creek!!
5.0 Senior
2/22/2018
My experience at Wadena-Deer Creek High School was great. All of the teachers are friendly and teach very well. I have learned so much and have taken 4 college classes there. Therefore, I think I'm more ready for college then other people because of the experience here.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
2.0 other
7/20/2024
Throughout my many years attending this establishment I had to fix most matters that should've been handled by faculty myself. I experienced a lot of bullying at various times throught school and expressed this to teachers and office faculty and had nothing done. The only way you're going to be safe...
1.0 other
5/2/2024
There is a lack of respect within the students, parents, and the facility within the school. The facility doesn't take harassment/ bullying seriously among their students in the minority (LGBTQ+, POC) in tell the harassment becomes life threatening to the student affected or to the school district....
5.0 parent
8/9/2019
We have been very pleased with our children’s experience as well as ours as parents at WDC. The teachers are great and the community is supportive of their school.

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Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Wadena, MN, in the Wadena neighborhood, and is served by the Wadena-Deer Creek School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 480 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Wadena-Deer Creek Senior 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $202,871. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leaf River Academy, White Pine Academy, Elementary Tree Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School.

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