Menahga School is a public high school in Menahga, Minnesota, United States serving grades 9–12; it is located immediately east of U.S. Route 71.
Serving 1,144 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Menahga Public schools ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Menahga Public schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Menahga Public schools's student population of 1,144 students has grown by 325% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
Campus Size
215 acres
School Motto
Engage all learners on a life-long path to success.
School Rankings
Menahga Public schools 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 Menahga Public schools is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#865 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Cross Country RunningFootball
GolfGymnastics
Ice HockeyMarksmanship
SoftballTrack
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Wrestling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Braves
- Please see our websitehttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Menahga Public schools's ranking?
Menahga Public schools is ranked #865 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Menahga Public schools?
The graduation rate of Menahga Public schools is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Menahga Public schools?
1,144 students attend Menahga Public schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Menahga Public schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Menahga Public schools?
Menahga Public schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Menahga Public schools offer ?
Menahga Public schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Menahga Public schools part of?
Menahga Public schools is part of Menahga Public School District.
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