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#1139 of 1,992 schools in MN
Chisholm Secondary
High School · Chisholm Public School District · Chisholm, MN
A high school in Chisholm, MN where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 3RD AVE SW, Chisholm, MN 55719
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chisholm Secondary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chisholm Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,844/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chisholm), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,497
Median home value
$121,200
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Mesabi Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chisholm Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chisholm Secondary is listed in CHISHOLM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chisholm Secondary
Chisholm Secondary is a public high school in Chisholm, MN, part of Chisholm Public School District, serving approximately 316 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,139 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chisholm Secondary
What grades does Chisholm Secondary serve?
Chisholm Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Chisholm Secondary?
Chisholm Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Secondary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chisholm Secondary rank in MN?
Chisholm Secondary ranks #1,139 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Chisholm Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chisholm Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chisholm Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chisholm Secondary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chisholm Secondary a charter school?
No, Chisholm Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chisholm Secondary a Title I school?
No, Chisholm Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chisholm Secondary?
49.4% of students at Chisholm Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (218) 254-5726
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55719)
- 5,642
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55719; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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