Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School is a public high school located in Walker, Minnesota, United States. It is part of Independent School District #113. Students come from Walker, Hackensack, Akeley, Onigum, and Laporte, Minnesota. The school offers honors classes as well as Post Secondary Enrollment Options.
Serving 300 students in grades 7-12, Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
21%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School's ranking?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School is ranked #1413 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School often compared to?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine River-backus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School?
300 students attend Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School offer ?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School part of?
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School is part of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District.
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