Serving 642 students in grades 7-12, Healy 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 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Healy Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Healy Secondary's student population of 642 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Healy 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 Healy Secondary is 0.06, 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
#1254 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Healy Secondary's ranking?
Healy Secondary is ranked #1254 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Healy Secondary often compared to?
Healy Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Royalton High School 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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Healy Secondary?
The graduation rate of Healy Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Healy Secondary?
642 students attend Healy Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Healy Secondary students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Healy Secondary?
Healy Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Healy Secondary offer ?
Healy Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Healy Secondary part of?
Healy Secondary is part of Pierz Public School District.
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