Serving 343 students in grades 7-12, United South Central 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: United South Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Wells, MN, encompassing approximately 343.4 square miles, with a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 11.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching as far as 18.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
United South Central High School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
United South Central 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 United South Central High School is 0.34, 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
#1354 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United South Central High School's ranking?
United South Central High School is ranked #1354 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of United South Central High School?
The graduation rate of United South Central High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend United South Central High School?
343 students attend United South Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of United South Central High School students are White, 15% 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 United South Central High School?
United South Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does United South Central High School offer ?
United South Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is United South Central High School part of?
United South Central High School is part of United South Central Schools.
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