Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning's student population of 185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning 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 Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning is 0.35, 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
#1438 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning's ranking?
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning is ranked #1438 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning?
The graduation rate of Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning is 55-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning?
185 students attend Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning?
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning offer ?
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning part of?
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning is part of Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning School District.
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