Serving 541 students in grades 9-12, East Grand Forks Senior High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Grand Forks Senior High School's student population of 541 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks Senior High School is 0.39, 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
#918 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Grand Forks Senior High School's ranking?
East Grand Forks Senior High School is ranked #918 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are East Grand Forks Senior High School often compared to?
East Grand Forks Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red River High School, Crookston Secondary, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 East Grand Forks Senior High School?
The graduation rate of East Grand Forks Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend East Grand Forks Senior High School?
541 students attend East Grand Forks Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of East Grand Forks Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Grand Forks Senior High School?
East Grand Forks Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Grand Forks Senior High School offer ?
East Grand Forks Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Grand Forks Senior High School part of?
East Grand Forks Senior High School is part of East Grand Forks School District.
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