Le Sueur-Henderson Secondary School is a public school located in Le Sueur, Minnesota. The school serves both communities of Le Sueur and Henderson, Minnesota for grades 6–12. This adds up to a student body of 537 students, 234 enrolled in middle school, and 303 in high school.
Serving 500 students in grades 6-12, Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Le Sueur-Henderson High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 169.6 square miles in Le Sueur, MN. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high's student population of 500 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
22 teachers
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar
School Motto
Small Towns - Giant Opportunities
School Rankings
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high 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 Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high is 0.35, 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
#1019 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Giants
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high's ranking?
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high is ranked #1019 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high often compared to?
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-city United High School, Cleveland Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high?
500 students attend Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high offer ?
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high part of?
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high is part of Le Sueur-Henderson School District.
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