Serving 382 students in grades 7-12, Kerkhoven 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kerkhoven Secondary's student population of 382 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Kerkhoven 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 Kerkhoven Secondary is 0.38, 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
#1374 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
77%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kerkhoven Secondary's ranking?
Kerkhoven Secondary is ranked #1374 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kerkhoven Secondary?
The graduation rate of Kerkhoven Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kerkhoven Secondary?
382 students attend Kerkhoven Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kerkhoven Secondary students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kerkhoven Secondary?
Kerkhoven Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kerkhoven Secondary offer ?
Kerkhoven Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kerkhoven Secondary part of?
Kerkhoven Secondary is part of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District.
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