Serving 1,494 students in grades 9-12, Owatonna Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owatonna Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Owatonna Senior High School's student population of 1,494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Huskies
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
School Rankings
Owatonna Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owatonna Senior High School is 0.43, 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
#785 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owatonna Senior High School's ranking?
Owatonna Senior High School is ranked #785 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Owatonna Senior High School often compared to?
Owatonna Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Medford Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owatonna Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Owatonna Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Owatonna Senior High School?
1,494 students attend Owatonna Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Owatonna Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owatonna Senior High School?
Owatonna Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Owatonna Senior High School offer ?
Owatonna Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owatonna Senior High School part of?
Owatonna Senior High School is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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