Serving 8 students in grades 5-12, Sholund School For Girls ranks in the top 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sholund School For Girls's student population of 8 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sholund School For Girls is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sholund School For Girls?
8 students attend Sholund School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sholund School For Girls students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sholund School For Girls?
Sholund School For Girls has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sholund School For Girls offer ?
Sholund School For Girls offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sholund School For Girls part of?
Sholund School For Girls is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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