Luverne Senior High School is a high school located in Luverne, Minnesota, United States. Luverne High School is the only public high school in Luverne.
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Luverne Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luverne Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Luverne Senior High School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1878
School Rankings
Luverne Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luverne Senior High School is 0.26, 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
#333 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luverne Senior High School's ranking?
Luverne Senior High School is ranked #333 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Luverne Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Luverne Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Luverne Senior High School?
379 students attend Luverne Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Luverne Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luverne Senior High School?
Luverne Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Luverne Senior High School offer ?
Luverne Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luverne Senior High School part of?
Luverne Senior High School is part of Luverne Public School District.
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