Serving 496 students in grades 9-12, Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School 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 20-24% (which is lower than 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 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School's student population of 496 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School 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 Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School is 0.38, 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
#1325 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School's ranking?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School is ranked #1325 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School often compared to?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hutchinson Senior High School, Litchfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School?
496 students attend Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School offer ?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School part of?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School is part of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District.
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