Serving 1,349 students in grades 9-12, Sartell 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 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sartell Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sartell Senior High School's student population of 1,349 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sartell 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 Sartell Senior High School is 0.24, 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
#330 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sartell Senior High School's ranking?
Sartell Senior High School is ranked #330 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sartell Senior High School often compared to?
Sartell Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Technical Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sartell Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sartell Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sartell Senior High School?
1,349 students attend Sartell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sartell Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sartell Senior High School?
Sartell Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sartell Senior High School offer ?
Sartell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sartell Senior High School part of?
Sartell Senior High School is part of Sartell-St. Stephen School District.
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