Le Sueur-Henderson Secondary School is a public school located in Le Sueur, Minnesota. The school serves both communities of Le Sueur and Henderson, Minnesota for grades 6–12. This adds up to a student body of 537 students, 234 enrolled in middle school, and 303 in high school.
Serving 500 students in grades 6-12, Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high's student population of 500 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
22 teachers
Year Founded
1885
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Small Towns - Giant Opportunities
School Rankings
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high 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 Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high is 0.35, 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
#1019 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Giants
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high's ranking?
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high is ranked #1019 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high often compared to?
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-city United High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high?
500 students attend Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high offer ?
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high part of?
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high is part of Le Sueur-Henderson School District.
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