Serving 597 students in grades 7-12, Sauk Centre 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 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sauk Centre Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sauk Centre Secondary's student population of 597 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sauk Centre 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 Sauk Centre Secondary is 0.23, 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
#1128 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauk Centre Secondary's ranking?
Sauk Centre Secondary is ranked #1128 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sauk Centre Secondary often compared to?
Sauk Centre Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sauk Centre Secondary?
The graduation rate of Sauk Centre Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sauk Centre Secondary?
597 students attend Sauk Centre Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sauk Centre Secondary students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sauk Centre Secondary?
Sauk Centre Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sauk Centre Secondary offer ?
Sauk Centre Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sauk Centre Secondary part of?
Sauk Centre Secondary is part of Sauk Centre Public School District.
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