Sartell High School is a public high school in Sartell, Minnesota, United States. The original high school was constructed in 1969 and was the middle school prior to the 2020-2021 school year. It is now Riverview Intermediate School.
Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Sartell Senior 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 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sartell Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sartell Senior High School's student population of 1,315 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Blue
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Sartell Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sartell Senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sartell Senior High School's ranking?
Sartell Senior High School is ranked #450 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sartell Senior High School often compared to?
Sartell Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Technical Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sartell Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sartell Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sartell Senior High School?
1,315 students attend Sartell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sartell Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sartell Senior High School?
Sartell Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sartell Senior High School offer ?
Sartell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sartell Senior High School part of?
Sartell Senior High School is part of Sartell-St. Stephen School District.
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