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#791 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 40% in state

Foley Senior High

High School · Foley Public School District · Foley, MN

A high school in Foley, MN where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

621 PENN ST, Foley, MN 56329

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$12,910
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Foley Senior High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Foley 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Foley), 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

$89,728

Median home value

$260,300

Median rent

$1,032/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Foley Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Foley Senior High is listed in FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Foley Senior High

Foley Senior High is a public high school in Foley, MN, part of Foley Public School District, serving approximately 603 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #791 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Foley Senior High

What grades does Foley Senior High serve?

Foley Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Foley Senior High?

Foley Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Foley Senior High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Foley Senior High rank in MN?

Foley Senior High ranks #791 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Foley Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Foley Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Foley Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Foley Senior High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Foley Senior High a charter school?

No, Foley Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Foley Senior High a Title I school?

No, Foley Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foley Senior High?

29.7% of students at Foley 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
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 56329)
7,700
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
36.3
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 56329; 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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