Denfeld High School
Denfeld High School serves 802 students in grades 9-12.
Denfeld High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Denfeld High School's student population of 802 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 802 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Denfeld High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Denfeld High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1402 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 6% | 11% |
| White | 76% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | 74% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duluth Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Denfeld High School is Merritt Creek Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Laura Macarthur Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Laura Macarthur Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 453 students10
0.5 miles
720 N Central Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8900 0.5 PK-5 453 - Duluth Merritt Creek Academy Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 95 students10
0.5 miles
4000 W 9th St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 625-2689 0.5 K-12 95 - Duluth Raleigh Primary/el Academy Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 306 students10
1.4 miles
5905 Raleigh St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697 1.4 K-5 306 - Duluth Piedmont Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 52%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 563 students10
2.3 miles
2827 Chambersburg Ave
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8950 2.3 PK-5 563 - Duluth Bay View Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 577 students10
2.4 miles
8708 Vinland
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4949 2.4 PK-5 577
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