Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, Proctor Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Proctor Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Proctor Senior High School's student population of 551 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Proctor Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Proctor Senior High School is 0.19, 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
#303 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Proctor Senior High School's ranking?
Proctor Senior High School is ranked #303 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Proctor Senior High School often compared to?
Proctor Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denfeld High School, South Ridge Secondary, Hermantown 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Proctor Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Proctor Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Proctor Senior High School?
551 students attend Proctor Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Proctor Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Proctor Senior High School?
Proctor Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Proctor Senior High School offer ?
Proctor Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Proctor Senior High School part of?
Proctor Senior High School is part of Proctor Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Proctor Senior High School located?
Proctor Senior High School is located in the East Hillside neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in East Hillside.
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