Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, Goodridge Secondary 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goodridge Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Goodridge, MN, encompassing approximately 283.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 15.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goodridge Secondary's student population of 114 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goodridge Secondary 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 Goodridge Secondary is 0.15, 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
#1650 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
White
92%
60%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodridge Secondary's ranking?
Goodridge Secondary is ranked #1650 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goodridge Secondary?
The graduation rate of Goodridge Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Goodridge Secondary?
114 students attend Goodridge Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Goodridge Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goodridge Secondary?
Goodridge Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goodridge Secondary offer ?
Goodridge Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goodridge Secondary part of?
Goodridge Secondary is part of Goodridge Public School District.
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