Serving 362 students in grades 7-12, Goodhue 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goodhue Secondary's student population of 362 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goodhue Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goodhue Secondary is 0.20, 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
#1354 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodhue Secondary's ranking?
Goodhue Secondary is ranked #1354 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Goodhue Secondary often compared to?
Goodhue Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Red Wing Senior High School, Cannon Falls Secondary, Zumbrota-mazeppa Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goodhue Secondary?
The graduation rate of Goodhue Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Goodhue Secondary?
362 students attend Goodhue Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Goodhue Secondary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goodhue Secondary?
Goodhue Secondary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goodhue Secondary offer ?
Goodhue Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goodhue Secondary part of?
Goodhue Secondary is part of Goodhue Public School District.
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