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#1782 of 1,992 schools in MN

Laporte Secondary

High School · Laporte Public School District · Laporte, MN

A high school in Laporte, MN where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

315 MAIN ST W, Laporte, MN 56461

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.2:1
District spending per student$14,876
Chronic Absenteeism47.7%

Students at Laporte Secondary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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

56.9%

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 Laporte 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average539/100K

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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

$77,692

Median home value

$240,900

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

93.7%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 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.

Laporte Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laporte Secondary is listed in Laporte Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laporte Secondary

Laporte Secondary is a public high school in Laporte, MN, part of Laporte Public School District, serving approximately 109 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,782 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laporte Secondary

What grades does Laporte Secondary serve?

Laporte Secondary serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Laporte Secondary?

Laporte Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laporte Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Laporte Secondary is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laporte Secondary rank in MN?

Laporte Secondary ranks #1,782 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Laporte Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Laporte Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Laporte Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laporte Secondary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Laporte Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Laporte Secondary a Title I school?

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

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

56.9% of students at Laporte 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hubbard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 56461)
3,316
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
42.1
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 56461; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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