Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Pipestone Senior High 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pipestone Senior High serves the entire attendance zone of approximately 418 square miles in Pipestone, MN, providing education to all residents within the district. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pipestone Senior High School's student population of 302 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pipestone Senior High 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 Pipestone Senior High School is 0.47, 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
#1283 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pipestone Senior High School's ranking?
Pipestone Senior High School is ranked #1283 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?
25-29% 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 Pipestone Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pipestone Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pipestone Senior High School?
302 students attend Pipestone Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pipestone Senior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pipestone Senior High School?
Pipestone Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pipestone Senior High School offer ?
Pipestone Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pipestone Senior High School part of?
Pipestone Senior High School is part of Pipestone Area School District.
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