Serving 22 students in grades 7-12, Heartland Girls Ranch ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heartland Girls Ranch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Heartland Girls Ranch's student population of 22 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Motto
Healing Youth, Building Lives Through Success
School Rankings
Heartland Girls Ranch ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heartland Girls Ranch is 0.55, 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
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
64%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Girls Ranch's ranking?
Heartland Girls Ranch is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heartland Girls Ranch?
The graduation rate of Heartland Girls Ranch is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heartland Girls Ranch?
22 students attend Heartland Girls Ranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Heartland Girls Ranch students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heartland Girls Ranch?
Heartland Girls Ranch has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heartland Girls Ranch offer ?
Heartland Girls Ranch offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heartland Girls Ranch part of?
Heartland Girls Ranch is part of Benson Public School District.
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