Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Faribault Senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Faribault Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 219.5 square miles in Faribault, MN. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faribault Senior High School's student population of 956 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
956 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Faribault Senior 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 Faribault Senior High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1560 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
19%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
42%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faribault Senior High School's ranking?
Faribault Senior High School is ranked #1560 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Faribault Senior High School often compared to?
Faribault Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Senior High School, Faribault Area Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Faribault Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Faribault Senior High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Faribault Senior High School?
956 students attend Faribault Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Faribault Senior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faribault Senior High School?
Faribault Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Faribault Senior High School offer ?
Faribault Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faribault Senior High School part of?
Faribault Senior High School is part of Faribault Public School District.
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