Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School ranks in the top 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 is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School's student population of 1,317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School 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 Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School is 0.31, 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
#915 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School's ranking?
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School is ranked #915 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School?
1,317 students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School?
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School offer ?
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School part of?
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.
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