Serving 1,129 students in grades 9-12, Grand Rapids 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 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grand Rapids Senior High School's student population of 1,129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Senior High School is 0.22, 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
#790 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 Grand Rapids Senior High School's ranking?
Grand Rapids Senior High School is ranked #790 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Grand Rapids Senior High School often compared to?
Grand Rapids Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway Senior High School, Deer River Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Rapids Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Rapids Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Senior High School?
1,129 students attend Grand Rapids Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grand Rapids Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Senior High School?
Grand Rapids Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Senior High School offer ?
Grand Rapids Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Rapids Senior High School part of?
Grand Rapids Senior High School is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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