West Central Area Secondary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Barrett, Minnesota 56311 · West Central Area
#72 of 433 high schools in Minnesota
#3517 of 16,910 nationally
About West Central Area Secondary
West Central Area Secondary is a public high located in Barrett, in the West Central Area school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 229 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 72nd of 433 ranked high schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (79th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 229.
There are 2 schools in Barrett; West Central Area Secondary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Central Area Secondary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Central Area Secondary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Central Area Secondary a good school?
West Central Area Secondary has a Success Index (US) of 69.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #72 of 433 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Central Area Secondary rank in Minnesota?
West Central Area Secondary ranks #72 of 433 high schools in Minnesota and #3517 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Central Area Secondary?
West Central Area Secondary had 229 students in 2025.
Is West Central Area Secondary a elementary school or a high school?
West Central Area Secondary is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Central Area Secondary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of West Central Area Secondary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.