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Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District

301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484-4000
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 688 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
688 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#374 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
45%
41%
51%
35%
41%
70-79%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.59
% American Indian
25%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
61%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,968 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,289 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,968
$17,854
Spending / Student
$24,289
$18,580

Best Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
W. H. A. Alternative Program
Alternative School
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District manages 3 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District is ranked #384 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
61% of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 11:1, 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 $24,289 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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