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#907 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 46% in state

Healy Secondary

High School · Pierz Public School District · Pierz, MN

A Pierz Public School District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

112 KAMNIC ST, Pierz, MN 56364

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,607
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Healy Secondary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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

34.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Healy 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,716/100K

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

$77,440

Median home value

$239,500

Median rent

$929/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
2 boys'·6 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Pierz Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Healy Secondary is listed in PIERZ PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Healy Secondary

Healy Secondary is a public high school in Pierz, MN, part of Pierz Public School District, serving approximately 649 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Healy Secondary

What grades does Healy Secondary serve?

Healy Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Healy Secondary?

Healy Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Healy Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Healy Secondary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Healy Secondary rank in MN?

Healy Secondary ranks #907 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Healy Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Healy Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Healy Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Healy Secondary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Healy Secondary a charter school?

No, Healy Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Healy Secondary a Title I school?

No, Healy Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Healy Secondary?

34.2% of students at Healy 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
649
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Morrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 56364)
5,797
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
38.2
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 56364; 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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