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#647 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 32% in state
East Grand Forks Senior High
High School · East Grand Forks Public Schools · East Grand Forks, MN
A high school in East Grand Forks, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 151, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Grand Forks Senior High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Grand Forks Senior High 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Average395/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Grand Forks), 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
$83,633
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–11 | 0.7 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,091 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Grand Forks Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Grand Forks Senior High is listed in East Grand Forks Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Grand Forks Senior High
East Grand Forks Senior High is a public high school in East Grand Forks, MN, part of East Grand Forks Public Schools, serving approximately 588 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Grand Forks Senior High
What grades does East Grand Forks Senior High serve?
East Grand Forks Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Grand Forks Senior High?
East Grand Forks Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Forks Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Forks Senior High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Grand Forks Senior High rank in MN?
East Grand Forks Senior High ranks #647 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is East Grand Forks Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
East Grand Forks Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 East Grand Forks Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Grand Forks Senior High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Grand Forks Senior High a charter school?
No, East Grand Forks Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Grand Forks Senior High a Title I school?
No, East Grand Forks Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Grand Forks Senior High?
35.2% of students at East Grand Forks Senior High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (218) 773-2405
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56721)
- 10,791
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 56721; 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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