Serving 565 students in grades 7-12, Sauk Centre Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sauk Centre Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sauk Centre Secondary's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sauk Centre Secondary 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 Sauk Centre Secondary is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauk Centre Secondary's ranking?
Sauk Centre Secondary is ranked #422 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sauk Centre Secondary often compared to?
Sauk Centre Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose Secondary, Albany Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sauk Centre Secondary?
The graduation rate of Sauk Centre Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sauk Centre Secondary?
565 students attend Sauk Centre Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sauk Centre Secondary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Centre Secondary?
Sauk Centre Secondary has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sauk Centre Secondary offer ?
Sauk Centre Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sauk Centre Secondary part of?
Sauk Centre Secondary is part of Sauk Centre Public School District.
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