Tower-soudan Secondary serves 87 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-49%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
26%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥80%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tower-soudan Secondary?
The graduation rate of Tower-soudan Secondary is 80%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Tower-soudan Secondary?
87 students attend Tower-soudan Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tower-soudan Secondary students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tower-soudan Secondary?
Tower-soudan Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tower-soudan Secondary offer ?
Tower-soudan Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tower-soudan Secondary part of?
Tower-soudan Secondary is part of St. Louis County School District.
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