Princeton High School

807 S 8th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 951 students in grades 9-12, Princeton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 951 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Princeton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Princeton High School's student population of 951 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
951 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Princeton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#485 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
45%
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60-64%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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0.13
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93%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Princeton High School's ranking?
Princeton High School is ranked #485 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Princeton High School often compared to?
Princeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milaca Secondary High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton High School is 93%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
951 students attend Princeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Princeton High School students are White, 3% 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 Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princeton High School offer ?
Princeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Princeton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 951 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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