Serving 961 students in grades 9-12, Orono Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orono Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Orono Senior High School's student population of 961 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
961 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
120 acres
School Rankings
Orono Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orono Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
60%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orono Senior High School's ranking?
Orono Senior High School is ranked #258 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Orono Senior High School often compared to?
Orono Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayzata High School, Minnetonka Senior High School, Mound Westonka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orono Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Orono Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Orono Senior High School?
961 students attend Orono Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Orono Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orono Senior High School?
Orono Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orono Senior High School offer ?
Orono Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono Senior High School part of?
Orono Senior High School is part of Orono Public School District.
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