Every Child Has Opportunities Charter School is a charter school located in Echo, Minnesota, United States. The school serves about 60 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Serving 30 students in grades 7-12, E.c.h.o. Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E.c.h.o. Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
E.c.h.o. Secondary's student population of 30 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Motto
Every Child Has Opportunities
School Rankings
E.c.h.o. Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.c.h.o. Secondary is 0.58, 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
#1074 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
37%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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: Rockets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.c.h.o. Secondary's ranking?
E.c.h.o. Secondary is ranked #1074 out of 1,773 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of E.c.h.o. Secondary?
The graduation rate of E.c.h.o. Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend E.c.h.o. Secondary?
30 students attend E.c.h.o. Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of E.c.h.o. Secondary students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E.c.h.o. Secondary?
E.c.h.o. Secondary has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does E.c.h.o. Secondary offer ?
E.c.h.o. Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E.c.h.o. Secondary part of?
E.c.h.o. Secondary is part of E.C.H.O. Charter School District.
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