Serving 772 students in grades 7-12, Milaca Secondary 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 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milaca Secondary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Milaca Secondary High School's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Milaca Secondary 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 Milaca Secondary High School is 0.15, 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
#1045 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milaca Secondary High School's ranking?
Milaca Secondary High School is ranked #1045 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Milaca Secondary High School often compared to?
Milaca Secondary High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton High School, Isle Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milaca Secondary High School?
The graduation rate of Milaca Secondary High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Milaca Secondary High School?
772 students attend Milaca Secondary High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Milaca Secondary High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milaca Secondary High School?
Milaca Secondary High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milaca Secondary High School offer ?
Milaca Secondary High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Milaca Secondary High School part of?
Milaca Secondary High School is part of Milaca Public School District.
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