Sibley East High School is a four-year public high school and is a combination of children from three towns, Gaylord, Green Isle, and Arlington. It is located between the Twin Cities and Mankato, Minnesota in the United States about 10 miles off of State Highway 169.
Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Sibley East-arlington Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
Black and Gold
School Rankings
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sibley East-arlington Senior High School is 0.48, 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
#1413 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sibley East-arlington Senior High School's ranking?
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School is ranked #1413 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sibley East-arlington Senior High School often compared to?
Sibley East-arlington Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Senior High School, Gfw High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sibley East-arlington Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sibley East-arlington Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sibley East-arlington Senior High School?
349 students attend Sibley East-arlington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sibley East-arlington Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Sibley East-arlington Senior High School?
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sibley East-arlington Senior High School offer ?
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sibley East-arlington Senior High School part of?
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School is part of Sibley East School District.
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