NRHEG High School is in New Richland, Minnesota, United States. NRHEG stands for New Richland, Hartland, Ellendale, and Geneva, the towns the school district covers.
Serving 408 students in grades 6-12, Nrheg Secondary ranks in the bottom 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NRHEG Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of New Richland, MN, covering approximately 235.3 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone being 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nrheg Secondary's student population of 408 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students with knowledge and skills to succeed.
School Rankings
Nrheg Secondary 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 Nrheg Secondary is 0.19, 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
#1092 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-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
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 01/28/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nrheg Secondary's ranking?
Nrheg Secondary is ranked #1092 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Nrheg Secondary often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nrheg Secondary?
The graduation rate of Nrheg Secondary is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Nrheg Secondary?
408 students attend Nrheg Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nrheg Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nrheg Secondary?
Nrheg Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nrheg Secondary offer ?
Nrheg Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nrheg Secondary part of?
Nrheg Secondary is part of Nrheg School District.
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