Serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12, Northfield Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 1,246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Northfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Northfield Senior High School's student population of 1,246 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Northfield Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Senior High School is 0.40, 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
#456 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Northfield Senior High School is ranked #456 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northfield Senior High School often compared to?
Northfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Faribault Senior High School, Faribault Area Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Northfield Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northfield Senior High School?
1,246 students attend Northfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Northfield Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Senior High School?
Northfield Senior High School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northfield Senior High School offer ?
Northfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northfield Senior High School part of?
Northfield Senior High School is part of Northfield Public School District.
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