Serving 620 students in grades 7-12, Sauk Centre Secondary ranks in the bottom 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 46% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sauk Centre Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sauk Centre Secondary's student population of 620 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Sauk Centre Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sauk Centre Secondary is 0.22, 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
#1098 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Sauk Centre Secondary's ranking?
Sauk Centre Secondary is ranked #1098 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sauk Centre Secondary often compared to?
Sauk Centre Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose Secondary, Albany Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sauk Centre Secondary?
The graduation rate of Sauk Centre Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sauk Centre Secondary?
620 students attend Sauk Centre Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sauk Centre Secondary students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Centre Secondary?
Sauk Centre Secondary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sauk Centre Secondary offer ?
Sauk Centre Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sauk Centre Secondary part of?
Sauk Centre Secondary is part of Sauk Centre Public School District.
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