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 338 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sibley East-Arlington Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Arlington, MN, and encompasses approximately 249.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 18 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School's student population of 338 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sibley East-arlington Senior High School is 0.49, 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
#1283 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
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
31%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sibley East-arlington Senior High School's ranking?
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School is ranked #1283 out of 1,773 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 Gfw High School, Central Senior High School, Minnesota New Country School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sibley East-arlington Senior High School?
338 students attend Sibley East-arlington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sibley East-arlington Senior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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.
School Reviews
Review Sibley East-arlington Senior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
