Serving 632 students in grades 6-12, Cannon Falls Secondary ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cannon Falls Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cannon Falls Secondary's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cannon Falls Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannon Falls Secondary is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannon Falls Secondary's ranking?
Cannon Falls Secondary is ranked #867 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cannon Falls Secondary?
The graduation rate of Cannon Falls Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cannon Falls Secondary?
632 students attend Cannon Falls Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cannon Falls Secondary students are White, 5% 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 Cannon Falls Secondary?
Cannon Falls Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon Falls Secondary offer ?
Cannon Falls Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cannon Falls Secondary part of?
Cannon Falls Secondary is part of Cannon Falls Public School District.
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