Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Yellow Medicine East 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yellow Medicine East High School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yellow Medicine East 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 Yellow Medicine East High School is 0.52, 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
#1490 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
15%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Medicine East High School's ranking?
Yellow Medicine East High School is ranked #1490 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Yellow Medicine East High School often compared to?
Yellow Medicine East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canby Secondary, Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yellow Medicine East High School?
The graduation rate of Yellow Medicine East High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yellow Medicine East High School?
206 students attend Yellow Medicine East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Yellow Medicine East High School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Medicine East High School?
Yellow Medicine East High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yellow Medicine East High School offer ?
Yellow Medicine East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yellow Medicine East High School part of?
Yellow Medicine East High School is part of Yellow Medicine East School District.
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