Serving 385 students in grades 7-12, Blooming Prairie High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blooming Prairie Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Blooming Prairie school district, covering approximately 177.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.9 miles and the furthest edge located 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blooming Prairie High School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1868
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blooming Prairie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blooming Prairie High School is 0.11, 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
#990 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blooming Prairie High School's ranking?
Blooming Prairie High School is ranked #990 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blooming Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Blooming Prairie High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Blooming Prairie High School?
385 students attend Blooming Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Blooming Prairie High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blooming Prairie High School?
Blooming Prairie High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blooming Prairie High School offer ?
Blooming Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blooming Prairie High School part of?
Blooming Prairie High School is part of Blooming Prairie School District.
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