Serving 614 students in grades 9-12, Tri-city United High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-city United High School's student population of 614 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
614 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tri-city United High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-city United High School is 0.43, 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
#1293 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%

Hispanic
20%
12%

Black
1%
12%

White
73%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Tri-city United High School's ranking?
Tri-city United High School is ranked #1293 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Tri-city United High School often compared to?
Tri-city United High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raven Stream Elementary School, Le Sueur-henderson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-city United High School?
The graduation rate of Tri-city United High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tri-city United High School?
614 students attend Tri-city United High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tri-city United High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-city United High School?
Tri-city United High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tri-city United High School offer ?
Tri-city United High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tri-city United High School part of?
Tri-city United High School is part of Tri-City United School District.
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