Serving 413 students in grades 7-12, Osakis Secondary ranks in the top 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 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Osakis Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Osakis Secondary's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
413 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Osakis Secondary 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 Osakis Secondary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#888 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
5%
12%

Black
2%
12%

White
92%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osakis Secondary's ranking?
Osakis Secondary is ranked #888 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Osakis Secondary?
The graduation rate of Osakis Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Osakis Secondary?
413 students attend Osakis Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Osakis Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osakis Secondary?
Osakis Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osakis Secondary offer ?
Osakis Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Osakis Secondary part of?
Osakis Secondary is part of Osakis Public School District.
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