Serving 1,269 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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,269 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Sartell Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sartell school district, covering approximately 47.6 square miles in Sartell, MN. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 8.6 miles.
- 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 1,269 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,269 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1969
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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
98%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 83.3%.
How many students attend Sartell Senior High School?
1,269 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 Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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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