Serving 1,384 students in grades 9-12, Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is lower 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 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School's student population of 1,384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School is 0.29, 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
#497 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School's ranking?
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School is ranked #497 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School?
1,384 students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School?
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School offer ?
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School part of?
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools School District.
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