Serving 1,277 students in grades 9-12, Northfield Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northfield Senior High School's student population of 1,277 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northfield Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Senior High School is 0.38, 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
#325 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northfield Senior High School's ranking?
Northfield Senior High School is ranked #325 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northfield Senior High School often compared to?
Northfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Faribault Senior High School, Faribault Area Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Northfield Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northfield Senior High School?
1,277 students attend Northfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Northfield Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Senior High School?
Northfield Senior High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northfield Senior High School offer ?
Northfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northfield Senior High School part of?
Northfield Senior High School is part of Northfield Public School District.
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