Strive Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students (19-20)
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
9%
Black
(19-20)74%
11%
White
(19-20)16%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)10%
5%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
7%
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 56% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Strive Secondary?
The graduation rate of Strive Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Strive Secondary?
19 students attend Strive Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Strive Secondary students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Strive Secondary offer ?
Strive Secondary offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Strive Secondary part of?
Strive Secondary is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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