Serving 1,468 students in grades 9-12, Owatonna Senior High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Owatonna Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 233.1 square miles in Owatonna, MN. Families typically live within a 15-20 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 8.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owatonna Senior High School's student population of 1,468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,468 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Owatonna Senior High School 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 Owatonna Senior High School is 0.41, 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
#876 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Huskies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owatonna Senior High School's ranking?
Owatonna Senior High School is ranked #876 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Owatonna Senior High School often compared to?
Owatonna Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Medford Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owatonna Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Owatonna Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Owatonna Senior High School?
1,468 students attend Owatonna Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Owatonna Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owatonna Senior High School?
Owatonna Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Owatonna Senior High School offer ?
Owatonna Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owatonna Senior High School part of?
Owatonna Senior High School is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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