Serving 750 students in grades 7-12, Virginia Secondary 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Virginia Secondary's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virginia Secondary 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 Virginia Secondary is 0.29, 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
#1085 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Secondary's ranking?
Virginia Secondary is ranked #1085 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virginia Secondary?
The graduation rate of Virginia Secondary is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Virginia Secondary?
750 students attend Virginia Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Virginia Secondary students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Secondary?
Virginia Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia Secondary offer ?
Virginia Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Virginia Secondary part of?
Virginia Secondary is part of Rock Ridge School District.
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