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#796 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 40% in state

Kelliher Secondary

High School · Kelliher Public School District · Kelliher, MN

A high school in Kelliher, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.

BOX 259, Kelliher, MN 56650

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$20,699
Chronic Absenteeism39.6%

Students at Kelliher Secondary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

67.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kelliher 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average444/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,750

Median home value

$183,900

Median rent

$575/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

91.6%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Kelliher Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$20,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kelliher Secondary

Kelliher Secondary is a public high school in Kelliher, MN, part of Kelliher Public School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kelliher Secondary

What grades does Kelliher Secondary serve?

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

How many students attend Kelliher Secondary?

Kelliher Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelliher Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kelliher Secondary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kelliher Secondary rank in MN?

Kelliher Secondary ranks #796 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Kelliher Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kelliher Secondary 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 Kelliher Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelliher Secondary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kelliher Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Kelliher Secondary a Title I school?

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

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

67.3% of students at Kelliher 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
159
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Beltrami County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 56650)
932
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
49.8
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 56650; 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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