Serving 961 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faribault Senior High School's student population of 961 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
961 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Faribault Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faribault Senior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1446 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
31%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faribault Senior High School's ranking?
Faribault Senior High School is ranked #1446 out of 1,860 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Faribault Senior High School?
961 students attend Faribault Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Faribault Senior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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 16:1, 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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