Serving 132 students in grades 7-12, Ashby 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashby Secondary's student population of 132 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashby 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 Ashby Secondary is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashby Secondary's ranking?
Ashby Secondary is ranked #1039 out of 1,860 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashby Secondary?
The graduation rate of Ashby Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ashby Secondary?
132 students attend Ashby Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ashby Secondary students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashby Secondary?
Ashby Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashby Secondary offer ?
Ashby Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ashby Secondary part of?
Ashby Secondary is part of Ashby Public School District.
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