Serving 158 students in grades 7-12, Upsala 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Upsala 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 Upsala Secondary is 0.04, 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.
Upsala Secondary is ranked #1325 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upsala Secondary?
The graduation rate of Upsala Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Upsala Secondary?
158 students attend Upsala Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Upsala Secondary students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upsala Secondary?
Upsala Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
