Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, Albany Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albany Area 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
Albany Area High School's student population of 584 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
12 acres
School Motto
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
School Rankings
Albany Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albany Area High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albany Area High School's ranking?
Albany Area High School is ranked #286 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Albany Area High School often compared to?
Albany Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose Secondary, Sauk Centre Secondary, Browerville Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albany Area High School?
The graduation rate of Albany Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Albany Area High School?
584 students attend Albany Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Albany Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albany Area High School?
Albany Area High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Albany Area High School offer ?
Albany Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albany Area High School part of?
Albany Area High School is part of Albany Public School District.
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