Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Technical 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 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Technical Senior High serves the southeastern part of the Saint Cloud, MN school district, covering an area of approximately 175.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Technical Senior High School's student population of 1,561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,561 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Technical 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 Technical Senior High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1387 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Technical Senior High School's ranking?
Technical Senior High School is ranked #1387 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Technical Senior High School often compared to?
Technical Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Technical Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Technical Senior High School is 75%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Technical Senior High School?
1,561 students attend Technical Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Technical Senior High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Technical Senior High School?
Technical Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Technical Senior High School offer ?
Technical Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Technical Senior High School part of?
Technical Senior High School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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