Byron High School is located on the north side of Byron, Minnesota. It serves students in Byron and parts of neighboring areas. A new building was completed in the fall of 2006.
Serving 695 students in grades 9-12, Byron Senior High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Byron Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Byron School District in Byron, MN, encompassing approximately 70.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Byron Senior High School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Byron Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Senior High School is 0.22, 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
#885 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Senior High School's ranking?
Byron Senior High School is ranked #885 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Byron Senior High School often compared to?
Byron Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School, John Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Byron Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Byron Senior High School?
695 students attend Byron Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Byron Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byron Senior High School?
Byron Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Byron Senior High School offer ?
Byron Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byron Senior High School part of?
Byron Senior High School is part of Byron Public School District.
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