Serving 391 students in grades 7-12, Rush City 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rush City Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rush City Secondary's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Rush City 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 Rush City Secondary is 0.27, 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
#1043 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
85%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rush City Secondary's ranking?
Rush City Secondary is ranked #1043 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rush City Secondary often compared to?
Rush City Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like North Branch Area High School, Braham Area Secondary, C.e. Jacobson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rush City Secondary?
The graduation rate of Rush City Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rush City Secondary?
391 students attend Rush City Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rush City Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rush City Secondary?
Rush City Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rush City Secondary offer ?
Rush City Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rush City Secondary part of?
Rush City Secondary is part of Rush City Public School District.
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