Serving 193 students in grades 7-12, Lanesboro Secondary ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lanesboro Secondary serves the entire school district in Lanesboro, MN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 104.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lanesboro Secondary's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Rankings
Lanesboro Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanesboro Secondary is 0.10, 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
#844 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanesboro Secondary's ranking?
Lanesboro Secondary is ranked #844 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lanesboro Secondary often compared to?
Lanesboro Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Fillmore Central Senior High School by visitors of our site.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanesboro Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lanesboro Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lanesboro Secondary?
193 students attend Lanesboro Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lanesboro Secondary students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanesboro Secondary?
Lanesboro Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lanesboro Secondary offer ?
Lanesboro Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanesboro Secondary part of?
Lanesboro Secondary is part of Lanesboro Public School District.
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