Mayo High School is a public high school in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It is named after the brothers William James Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo, physicians and founders of the Mayo Clinic. It is a public school and part of the Rochester Independent School District #535.
Serving 1,820 students in grades 8-12, Mayo Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 44%
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mayo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mayo Senior High School's student population of 1,820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mayo Senior High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sparty The Mayo Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mayo Senior High School often compared to?
Mayo Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century Senior High School, John Marshall Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mayo Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mayo Senior High School?
1,820 students attend Mayo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mayo Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayo Senior High School?
Mayo Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mayo Senior High School offer ?
Mayo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayo Senior High School part of?
Mayo Senior High School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Mayo Senior High School located?
Mayo Senior High School is located in the Meadow Park neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadow Park.
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