Serving 334 students in grades 7-12, Chisholm Secondary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chisholm Secondary's student population of 334 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chisholm 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 Chisholm Secondary is 0.19, 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
#1539 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chisholm Secondary's ranking?
Chisholm Secondary is ranked #1539 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 Chisholm Secondary?
The graduation rate of Chisholm Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chisholm Secondary?
334 students attend Chisholm Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chisholm Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisholm Secondary?
Chisholm Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chisholm Secondary offer ?
Chisholm Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Chisholm Secondary part of?
Chisholm Secondary is part of Chisholm Public School District.
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