About Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District
Warren-Alvarado-Oslo ISD #2176 is located in Warren, Minnesota and serves students and families in and around the Warren, Alvarado, and Oslo communities.
At Warren-Alvarado-Oslo (WAO), we are proud to be recognized as a premier public school district where academic achievement, innovative learning, and student well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
Serving a diverse and thriving community, we provide a world-class education that prepares students for success in college, career, and life.
Our award-winning schools are known for rigorous academics, exceptional educators, cutting-edge programs, and a strong focus on equity and inclusion. From early childhood through high school, we foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in every classroom.
With a deep commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, WAO is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to thrive.
Why WAO
When considering what the district has to offer, it is no surprise that more and more families are choosing Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District. In fact, the student enrollment has increased by 100 new students since 2017!
Just a few of the many reasons why families come to, and remain at, WAO include:
Community Support. In 2022, the WAO community approved a $24.9 million bond referendum to address security, accessibility, inefficient maintenance systems, aging facilities, and a shortage of learning space. The district is further supported by the Education Foundation, which routinely awards $100,000+ in scholarships to graduating seniors and further enhances the educational environment by funding events, supplies, technology, and field trips.
Facilities. In response to the overwhelming community support in 2022, the district has undergone significant renovations and expanded its square footage by more than 30,000 square feet! The additional square footage consists of new classrooms, a commons, gymnasium, offices, and a central kitchen. The high school and elementary school classrooms, restrooms, and libraries have been renovated, as well as extracurricular spaces like the auditorium, track, and fields.
Student Success. The graduation rate from year-to-year averages 98% and in 2024 – 2025, the district’s graduation rate was 100%!
Student Support. Multiple licensed social workers, reading interventionists, math interventionists, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, a psychologist, a school nurse, and an academic counselor are all available to provide students with academic and physical and mental health support.
Academics. At the elementary level, licensed classroom educators offer specials like physical education, music, band, social skills, and library media. Students experience engaging, educational field trips at each grade level and are taught using the newest literacy research.
At the secondary level, licensed classroom teachers offer career and technical education courses like FACS, agriculture, business, and industrial tech, in addition to specials. In fact, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo High School is the only high school in the region with an Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career and Technical Education (CTE) Approved Program that offers work-based learning. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can select from the 26 available college credits to earn college credit prior to high school graduation.
Extracurriculars. At WAO, we bleed orange! Nearly 70% of our student body is involved in at least one extracurricular activity.
And extracurriculars are not limited to just middle school and high school students: students as young as third grade can register to participate in various activities.
Extracurricular Success. The Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Ponies not only excel in academics, but also in the arts, athletics, and activities. In 2024 – 2025, the Ponies were state participants in football, track and field, golf, and FFA, and were state AND national participants in FCCLA.
Small Class Sizes. The student-teacher ratio is 19:1 (one of the lowest in the region) and each grade level has two or three sections.
Early Childhood Programming. In addition to being a K - 12 public school district, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District offers birth to kindergarten programming through early childhood family education and free preschool for resident children ages 3 - 5.
And these are just a few of the many reasons why more and more families are choosing Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District.
