Serving 362 students in grades 7-12, New York Mills Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New York Mills Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of New York Mills, MN, covering approximately 183.4 square miles. The area is typically reached within a 15 to 20-minute drive, with an average distance of 9.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 16.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York Mills Secondary's student population of 362 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To develop flexible, engaged learners and responsible citizens by providing resources through community collaboration.
School Rankings
New York Mills 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 New York Mills 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
#837 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Mills Secondary's ranking?
New York Mills Secondary is ranked #837 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are New York Mills Secondary often compared to?
New York Mills Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Perham Senior High School, Henning Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 New York Mills Secondary?
The graduation rate of New York Mills Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend New York Mills Secondary?
362 students attend New York Mills Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of New York Mills Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New York Mills Secondary?
New York Mills Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does New York Mills Secondary offer ?
New York Mills Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New York Mills Secondary part of?
New York Mills Secondary is part of New York Mills Public School District.
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