Serving 340 students in grades 7-12, New York Mills Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York Mills Secondary's student population of 340 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New York Mills 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 New York Mills Secondary is 0.12, 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
#940 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Mills Secondary's ranking?
New York Mills Secondary is ranked #940 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are New York Mills Secondary often compared to?
New York Mills Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Henning Secondary, Perham Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New York Mills Secondary?
The graduation rate of New York Mills Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend New York Mills Secondary?
340 students attend New York Mills Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New York Mills Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New York Mills Secondary?
New York Mills Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does New York Mills Secondary offer ?
New York Mills Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is New York Mills Secondary part of?
New York Mills Secondary is part of New York Mills Public School District.
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