Serving 67 students in grades 7-12, Grygla Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grygla Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 808 square miles in Grygla, MN. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 31.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grygla Secondary's student population of 67 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grygla 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 Grygla Secondary 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
#1175 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grygla Secondary's ranking?
Grygla Secondary is ranked #1175 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Grygla Secondary often compared to?
Grygla Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall County Central High School, Grygla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grygla Secondary?
The graduation rate of Grygla Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grygla Secondary?
67 students attend Grygla Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grygla Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grygla Secondary?
Grygla Secondary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grygla Secondary offer ?
Grygla Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grygla Secondary part of?
Grygla Secondary is part of Grygla Public School District.
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