Serving 465 students in grades 6-12, Paynesville Area Secondary School 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 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 9% 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: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paynesville Area High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 170 square miles in Paynesville, MN. The typical drive to the school is between 15 and 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paynesville Area Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Paynesville Area Secondary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paynesville Area Secondary School 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 Paynesville Area Secondary School is 0.17, 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
#1486 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paynesville Area Secondary School's ranking?
Paynesville Area Secondary School is ranked #1486 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paynesville Area Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Paynesville Area Secondary School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Paynesville Area Secondary School?
465 students attend Paynesville Area Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Paynesville Area Secondary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paynesville Area Secondary School?
Paynesville Area Secondary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paynesville Area Secondary School offer ?
Paynesville Area Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paynesville Area Secondary School part of?
Paynesville Area Secondary School is part of Paynesville Area Schools.
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