Wels North serves 29 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wels North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wels North's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wels North is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Wels North?
The graduation rate of Wels North is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Wels North?
29 students attend Wels North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wels North students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wels North?
Wels North has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wels North offer ?
Wels North offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Wels North part of?
Wels North is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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