Serving 49 students in grades 12, North 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
90%
12%
White
6%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Senior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend North Senior High School?
49 students attend North Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of North Senior High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Senior High School?
North Senior High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Senior High School offer ?
North Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is North Senior High School part of?
North Senior High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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