Top Rankings
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 686 students in Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
686 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#370 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
% American Indian
25%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
59%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,047 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,360 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,047
$17,742
Spending / Student
$24,360
$18,463
Best Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Highland Ave W
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District manages 2 public schools serving 686 students.
What is the rank of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District is ranked #382 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
59% of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,360 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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