Orr Secondary (Closed 2012)

10690 Hwy 23
Orr, MN 55771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Orr Secondary serves 145 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
15-19%
56%
(10-11)
65-69%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
56%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
43%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
(10-11)
≥80%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orr Secondary?
The graduation rate of Orr Secondary is 80%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Orr Secondary?
145 students attend Orr Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Orr Secondary students are American Indian, 43% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orr Secondary?
Orr Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orr Secondary offer ?
Orr Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Orr Secondary part of?
Orr Secondary is part of St. Louis County School District.

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