Mayo High School is a public high school in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It is named after the brothers William James Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo, physicians and founders of the Mayo Clinic. It is a public school and part of the Rochester Independent School District #535.
Serving 1,787 students in grades 9-12, Mayo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,787 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 44%
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mayo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mayo High School's student population of 1,787 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,787 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
80 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mayo High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
59%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sparty The Mayo Spartan
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mayo High School often compared to?
Mayo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School, John Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayo High School?
The graduation rate of Mayo High School is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mayo High School?
1,787 students attend Mayo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mayo High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mayo High School offer ?
Mayo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayo High School part of?
Mayo High School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Mayo High School located?
Mayo High School is located in the Meadow Park neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadow Park.
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